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CK52 LYJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,559 mi
Last recorded44,559 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 44,559 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 May 2018 44,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,795 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 32,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 32,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 22,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 22,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 16,428 miles

both rear springs corroding

Pass 11 May 2012 12,082 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 7,168 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 7,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 3,376 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,570 miles

wiper blades showing wear

Fail 12 May 2009 44,570 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades showing wear

Pass 29 Jun 2008 40,013 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 32,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,052 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,312 miles

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

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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CK52 LYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK52 LYJ, 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 CK52 LYJ registered?

CK52 LYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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