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CK53 WTG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,507 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

the front registration plate is deteriorated

the rear exhaust hanger bracket is detached from the pipe

the tops of both front suspension springs are rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2021 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread is starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre is perishing all the way around the circumference

the front registration plate is deteriorated

the rear exhaust hanger bracket is detached from the pipe

the tops of both front suspension springs are rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,831 miles

Offside Rear tyre side walls are perishing

rear exhaust hanger has broken away from the pipe

small chip on the front windscreen lower centre

the tops of both front suspension springs are corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,900 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Nearside Rear trail arm front rubber bush slightly displaced

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in thew tread

Fail 22 Jan 2019 126,900 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear trail arm front rubber bush slightly displaced

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in thew tread

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,840 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,913 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,036 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 99,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,695 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 40,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/ minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack †b/ both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Oct 2006 23,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/ minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack †b/ both rear tyres perished

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 WTG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WTG, 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 WTG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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