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BF53 GHU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,015 mi
Last recorded141,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 135,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted

general corrosion to front and rear suspension not excessive at present

Fail 24 Aug 2015 114,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both outer sills lightly coated in surface corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded in carriers

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on extreme outer edge

tested in wet condition

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both outer sills lightly coated in surface corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded in carriers

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on extreme outer edge

tested in wet condition

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 104,994 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,034 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,133 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 25,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,923 miles

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

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

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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BF53 GHU 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 73.7%.

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 BF53 GHU, 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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What year was BF53 GHU registered?

BF53 GHU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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