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CK03 YLY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both plastic mirror covers missing

Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,648 miles

Emissions not tested due to very low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both plastic mirror covers missing

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,436 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slight damage

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe light corrosion

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel slight damage

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe light corrosion

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

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,753 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror cover missing

both rear inner arches and inner sill endings slightly corroded

gearbox stablizer bush weak

Fail 18 Dec 2018 101,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror cover missing

both rear inner arches and inner sill endings slightly corroded

gearbox stablizer bush weak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 84,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 12 Dec 2015 81,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 28 Nov 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 70,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low engine oil level

management light on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low engine oil level

management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,637 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 3 Jun 2009 36,593 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 4 Jun 2008 32,367 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,347 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,527 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 27,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 21,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 21,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 YLY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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