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CK03 YMJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,888 mi
Last recorded131,888 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,888 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 129,729 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

underbody surface corrosion recomend treatment

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,946 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

underbody surface corrosion recomend treatment

Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,982 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 112,982 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,892 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,657 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,383 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 73,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,558 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,391 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 54,391 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre rubbing on inner wing cover

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 YMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

CK03 YMJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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