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CK53 WDP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026
Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,067 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,679 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,355 miles

hand brake leaver high, still has reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded top and lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded top and lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,549 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded top and lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded top and lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,113 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,323 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,295 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,709 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of water pump whine

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel beed rim.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,688 miles

signs of water pump whine

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel beed rim.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,651 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CK53 WDP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK53 WDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CK53 WDP registered?

CK53 WDP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CK53 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 WDP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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