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CK53 WDZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,536 mi
Last recorded122,536 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,536 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,536 miles

Emissions not tested No engine oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front has crash damage but no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have heavy corrosion in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 108,971 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front has crash damage but no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have heavy corrosion in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front bumper has crash damage/no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 101,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper has crash damage/no sharp edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,501 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS -CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS -CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower BUMPER TAPED OVER

Fail 10 Dec 2018 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60 /15 -88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS -CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS -CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NO OIL ON DIP STICK =1 lt TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower BUMPER TAPED OVER

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,537 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 72,535 miles

Emissions not tested major coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,112 miles

brake fluid low and no visible reason(inspection required)

clutch slipping badly

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low and no visible reason(inspection required)

clutch slipping badly

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,799 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,199 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,396 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,502 miles

rear tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,820 miles

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

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

rear tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,158 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR MARKS?

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 WDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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