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CK03 YSN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 104,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,375 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 98,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,018 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, but not more than 75mm in diameter on the floor within 5 minutes at the time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear metal brake pipes white furring

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis to floors corroded

o/s/& n/s/rear upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroding

oil leak

surface corrosion of front subframe

Fail 17 Aug 2017 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear metal brake pipes white furring

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis to floors corroded

o/s/& n/s/rear upper shock absorber mounting brackets corroding

oil leak

surface corrosion of front subframe

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,079 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 80,384 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,384 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Exhaust is corroded.

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,277 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,438 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 YSN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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