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CK53 ZNC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,158 mi
Last recorded145,158 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 145,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hand Brake lever has very little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly weekend

Fail 26 Jul 2018 136,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly weekend

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,907 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,774 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,155 miles

BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

HANDRAKE TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

TANK STRAP CORROSSION

Fail 17 Nov 2014 99,155 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

AIR LEAKS

BRAKE PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

EXHAUST CORROSSION AND MOUNTINGS

HANDRAKE TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

TANK STRAP CORROSSION

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 96,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,855 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,094 miles

ADVISE CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,291 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 73,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,738 miles

advise rear number plate

Fail 30 Nov 2009 65,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear number plate

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,013 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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 ZNC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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