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CK53 WKM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,267 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 80,267 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,040 miles

*** bolt loose on top engine mounting ***

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil on min mark

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust rubber snapped but exhaust secure

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,843 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust rubber snapped but exhaust secure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,123 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,391 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 41,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,034 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 WKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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