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CK53 WKO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,395 mi
Last recorded116,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,395 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,145 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r trailing arm/front bush appear slightly twisted - Inside of tyre running fairly close to arm

Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r trailing arm/front bush appear slightly twisted - Inside of tyre running fairly close to arm

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,821 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r wheel arch liner becoming loose

Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r wheel arch liner becoming loose

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,431 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bare wires n/s/r abs

front brake discs rusty

front tyres bigger than the rear

front tyres nearing limit

Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,502 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 73,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,972 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,726 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 WKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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