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CK53 WRX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 118,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,993 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Front tyres on legal limits

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Aug 2009 93,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,309 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 73,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,076 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 62,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside 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 WRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRX, 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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What year was CK53 WRX registered?

CK53 WRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is CK53 WRX safe to buy?

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