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CK52 YYL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,530 mi
Last recorded131,530 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 131,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi bracket broke off strut (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

headlight level switch dosen`t work

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,355 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 118,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil filter leaking ?

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,217 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,217 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front brake hose clip loose

Pass 23 May 2012 98,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 98,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 86,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 66,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,861 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,832 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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CK52 YYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YYL, 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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CK52 YYL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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