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BD53 UHK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,572 miles

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

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,570 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,392 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,748 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,387 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,318 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,202 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,179 miles

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

inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,165 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

inner brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear barke caliper appears to be leaking,which could result in brake failure.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,864 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear barke caliper appears to be leaking,which could result in brake failure.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,158 miles

small stone chip in front screen n/s lower area under 40mm

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BD53 UHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 UHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD53 UHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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