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CK53 WPN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 97,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 97,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,333 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 89,322 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge and worn to 2mm in the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside driveshaft support bearing slightly noisey

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside driveshaft support bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,268 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,201 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,004 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,354 miles

offside & nearside front tyres,starting to show signs of cracking in tread area,cord/ply not visable at time of test,would recommend replacing.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 41,354 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres,starting to show signs of cracking in tread area,cord/ply not visable at time of test,would recommend replacing.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,719 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,304 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,016 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,904 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 WPN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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