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CK53 WKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,280 mi
Last recorded134,280 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,280 miles

Eml on dash

Fail 24 Jun 2017 134,073 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Eml on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,062 miles

Centre Front exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust pipe.

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose above exhaust system.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven comes on quicker than the o/s rear. (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust pipe.

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield loose above exhaust system.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,965 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,971 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

reversing light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

water leak o/s of engine

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,115 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,649 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,402 miles

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 WKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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