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CK53 ZLZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

171,310 mi
Last recorded171,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2024 171,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened In spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Font bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 163,851 miles

play in n/s rack knuckle

Fail 23 Jun 2023 163,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in n/s rack knuckle

Pass 30 Jun 2022 157,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 157,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 151,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 151,653 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,446 miles

front exhaust mount adrift

front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished

play in n/s rack knuckle

Fail 3 Jul 2020 145,446 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount adrift

front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished

play in n/s rack knuckle

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,448 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 137,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 128,775 miles

flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 3 Jul 2018 128,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,491 miles

flat spots in n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rims

Fail 4 Jul 2017 119,491 miles

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

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

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

flat spots in n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rims

o/s/r tyre down to wear bars

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,992 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / DISCS WORN

O/S/R WHEEL BUCKLED

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,447 miles

flat spot in o/s/r wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flat spot in o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,159 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,848 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,618 miles

flat spots in o/s/f & o/s/r wheel rims

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,677 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,613 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges-just legal

o/s/r tyre worn down to wear bars on inner edge,scalloped,nailed & wheel rim has a flat spot

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,927 miles

front tyres close to legal limit,both o/s wheel rims dented,n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 7 Jul 2009 56,927 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres close to legal limit,both o/s wheel rims dented,n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,447 miles

flat spots on both o/s inner wheel rims

Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

flat spots on both o/s inner wheel rims

Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,251 miles

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

o/s/front & both rear wheels have flat spots.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,463 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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