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CK03 YMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 81,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 78,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 78,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 73,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil on the brake pads off side front

Fail 9 May 2019 73,235 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure both mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil on the brake pads off side front

Pass 8 May 2018 67,487 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 May 2018 67,487 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 10 May 2017 61,247 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 61,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 54,853 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear blade split

Pass 8 May 2015 47,018 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 7 May 2015 47,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 7 May 2014 41,541 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

chips in screen

Fail 7 May 2014 41,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

chips in screen

Pass 7 May 2013 35,395 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 4 May 2012 27,878 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED MORE ON BOTTOMS OF COILS

Fail 4 May 2012 27,878 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED MORE ON BOTTOMS OF COILS

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

Pass 6 May 2011 22,743 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 22,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2010 17,498 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING

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

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 6 May 2010 17,498 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,116 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 11,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,033 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

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 YMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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