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CK03 YOP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

148,848 mi
Last recorded148,848 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 148,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 148,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shields loose

Pass 9 Oct 2025 133,478 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair noisey (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 133,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair noisey (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,338 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,257 miles

Front Exhaust Slight Blow

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 1,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,789 miles

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 YOP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

CK03 YOP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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