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CK53 ZXP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,575 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 May 2015 121,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,221 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 109,204 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,709 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre ex mounting broken

front ex mounting corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,648 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre ex mounting broken

front ex mounting corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,714 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 40,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,015 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 ZXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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