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CK53 WTP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,778 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 160,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 155,824 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 155,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,383 miles

Boot switch defective but working

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 148,367 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Boot switch defective but working

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 138,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 138,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Mar 2014 129,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 129,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,825 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,702 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside rear number plate light secured with tape

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise offside rear number plate light secured with tape

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,768 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)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,768 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CK53 WTP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK53 WTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CK53 WTP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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