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CK53 WLR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,144 mi
Last recorded35,144 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,144 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 31,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 16,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,536 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limits

o/s/r tyre perished in sidewall and tread

petrol cap poor

Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,589 miles

hand brake has high travel

Fail 5 Nov 2009 26,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

hand brake has high travel

Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,793 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,508 miles

nail in offside rear tyre ( not repairable )

offside rear tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,199 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,549 miles

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

O/S door mirror back missing

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

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 WLR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WLR, 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 WLR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is CK53 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 WLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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