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CN53 KTK

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,554 mi
Last recorded100,554 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 KTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,554 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,034 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 77,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,514 miles

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

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

rear seats and belts missing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,753 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,712 miles

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

offside rear wheel cylinder resealed

Fail 3 Sep 2011 59,684 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,623 miles

signs of coolant leak above starter motor.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,119 miles

n/s/f brake dragging slightly.

rear exhaust box rubber mounting cracking.

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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CN53 KTK is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN53 KTK, 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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CN53 KTK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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