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CK53 ZMU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,639 mi
Last recorded133,639 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 133,639 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,217 miles

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

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

front headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 10 Dec 2024 129,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Nov 2024 129,184 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative os front sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2021 116,434 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 116,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 109,931 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,263 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,753 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,511 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,434 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 46,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,912 miles

corrosion in offside front brake disc outer face

corrosion in offside rear brake disc inner face

nearside front flexy brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,183 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 ZMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZMU, 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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What year was CK53 ZMU registered?

CK53 ZMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is CK53 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 ZMU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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