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CK03 YLU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,349 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlight Damaged But Not Insecure

Obligatory Mirror Casing Damaged/ Insecure

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,347 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged, But Not Insecure

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey On Rotation

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 93,347 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged, But Not Insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey On Rotation

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre-LEAKING

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged/ Slight Movement

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sidewall Damage Nearside Front Tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre-LEAKING

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged/ Slight Movement

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sidewall Damage Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,570 miles

note front brake discs worn

note front brake pads getting low

note tyres getting down to limmit

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,360 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,501 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 16,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 YLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CK03 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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