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CK03 YJM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

153,849 mi
Last recorded153,849 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 153,849 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle deteriorated and level low

Fail 3 May 2024 153,738 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant bottle started leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle deteriorated and level low

Pass 28 Apr 2023 145,410 miles

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 Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle deteriorated and level low

front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2023 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant bottle deteriorated and level low

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 May 2022 136,990 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 May 2022 136,965 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2021 127,333 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch is slipping

coolant level low

Fail 17 May 2021 127,224 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger broken

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch is slipping

coolant level low

Pass 4 May 2020 120,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 120,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 114,668 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down on both edges, down to 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Down to 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog light lens damage.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down on both edges, down to 2mm and perished (195/60/15). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank Cap pipes. ()

Fail 8 May 2019 114,667 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides no enough grabbing, especially on OSR. (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down on both edges, down to 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Down to 2.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog light lens damage.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down on both edges, down to 2mm and perished (195/60/15). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Tank Cap pipes. ()

Pass 10 May 2018 107,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

all coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

all coil springs slightly corroded

coolant level low

eml on

Pass 4 May 2017 100,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front slight damage to body

air leak (manifold breather)

nearside service brake only just met the requirements. Offside parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 28 Apr 2017 100,851 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb glass burnt (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front slight damage to body

air leak (manifold breather)

Pass 19 May 2016 92,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror glass slightly loose

oil leak

perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 13 May 2016 92,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside mirror glass slightly loose

oil leak

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2015 85,093 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 85,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 76,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 68,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 68,763 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 55,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,637 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,473 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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CK03 YJM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CK03 YJM, 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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CK03 YJM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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