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BG53 FKY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,269 mi
Last recorded200,269 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 200,269 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 200,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 190,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 190,891 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 177,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 168,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 159,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 141,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 123,178 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 123,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,069 miles

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

off/side rear and off/side front tyres wearing on inside (TRACKING PROBLEM)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,018 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 56,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,205 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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BG53 FKY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG53 FKY, 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 BG53 FKY registered?

BG53 FKY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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