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CK03 YLM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 157,292 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 136,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 93,638 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 88,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 80,777 miles

front discs poor condition

AC leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

segment of high level brake light not working

Pass 17 May 2012 80,777 miles

AC leak

front discs poor condition

segment of high level brake light not working

Pass 23 May 2011 69,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,831 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 63,820 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 55,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,596 miles

handbrake lever high

Fail 31 May 2008 47,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake high.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,695 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 37,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise hand brake high

Pass 17 May 2006 27,937 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 27,937 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 YLM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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The MOT history for CK03 YLM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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