CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE03 YFK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,248 mi
Last recorded89,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2022 89,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake warning tell-tale inoperative

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,398 miles

Front and rear all suspension components are badly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall and outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2021 88,398 miles

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

Front and rear all suspension components are badly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall and outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,034 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,018 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,862 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking at joint (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 85,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 77,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,980 miles

All coil springs corroded

Engine management light on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,979 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All coil springs corroded

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 48,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 41,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 41,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 35,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,088 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE03 YFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CE03 YFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE03 YFK?

You can check the full history of CE03 YFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE03 YFK registered?

CE03 YFK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CE03 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 YFK shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE03 YFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE03 YFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.