CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK53 WVG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,101 mi
Last recorded150,101 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 150,101 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 148,062 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 15 Oct 2019 148,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2018 144,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake ballance

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

osf door sticking

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,564 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Oct 2017 140,555 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,447 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front sidelight bulb getting dim

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,826 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,494 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing more inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,481 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,582 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,840 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,687 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 24,265 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK53 WVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK53 WVG?

You can check the full history of CK53 WVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK53 WVG registered?

CK53 WVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is CK53 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 WVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK53 WVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK53 WVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.