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BD53 VJO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 123,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,720 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear of vehicle covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Slight leak from steering rack

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear nearside and offside arms corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,997 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output would benefit from polishing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly, possible tight pad

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,338 miles

Rear seats missing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,338 miles

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

Rear seats missing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,148 miles

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

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

Rear seats missing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,717 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,918 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front brake discs inner faces corrodded and worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,597 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,484 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 12,372 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 12,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
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BD53 VJO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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