MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
play in n/s rack knuckle
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
play in n/s rack knuckle
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))
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))
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))
front exhaust mount adrift
front tyres bald on inner edges
o/s/r tyre perished
play in n/s rack knuckle
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
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
flat spot in o/s/f wheel rim
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
flat spots in n/s/f & o/s/r wheel rims
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
FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / DISCS WORN
O/S/R WHEEL BUCKLED
flat spot in o/s/r wheel
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
flat spot in o/s/r wheel
n/s/f tyre close to wear bars
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
flat spots in o/s/f & o/s/r wheel rims
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
front tyres close to legal limit,both o/s wheel rims dented,n/s/r tyre nailed
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
flat spots on both o/s inner wheel rims
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
flat spots on both o/s inner wheel rims
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/front & both rear wheels have flat spots.
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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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