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CK03 YKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,506 mi
Last recorded146,506 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 146,506 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear of ofside sill

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2025 143,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 139,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 139,857 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 132,726 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 129,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,524 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 110,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 104,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 92,133 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 92,133 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 82,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,939 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 68,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,227 miles

advise long travel on handbrake

advise osf and nsr tyres wearing low on inner edges

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise long travel on handbrake

advise osf and nsr tyres wearing low on inner edges

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 49,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brakes slightly out of balance

advise long travel on handbrake

Fail 21 May 2007 49,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front brakes slightly out of balance

advise long travel on handbrake

Pass 19 May 2006 37,397 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 YKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK03 YKZ, 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 CK03 YKZ registered?

CK03 YKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CK03 YKZ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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