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CK53 ZZL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,134 mi
Last recorded107,134 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 106,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,377 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 103,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,131 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f brake hose insecure (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,991 miles

A/C leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,991 miles

A/C leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 72,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,640 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn inside edge

front number plate cracked and rear plate worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,557 miles

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

all wipers worn

crack in front number plate

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,022 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 33,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

CK53 ZZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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