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BF53 JSX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,177 miles

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

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

Rear haet shied lose

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

heat shild lose exhaust

Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

heat shild lose exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,098 miles

Eml indicating fault

Exhaust heat shield insecure above rear axle

Gearbox warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished but no visible cords

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

Reset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim

Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Eml indicating fault

Exhaust heat shield insecure above rear axle

Gearbox warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished but no visible cords

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

Reset internal headlamp adjuster to re-check headlamp aim

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,428 miles

EML on but passed emissions test

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 79,380 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

EML on but passed emissions test

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 70,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 70,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,006 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,462 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,146 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 39,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,283 miles

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 JSX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BF53 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

BF53 JSX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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