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BG53 UDJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,404 mi
Last recorded83,404 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,404 miles

both headlamps deteriating on outside

Pass 8 Oct 2016 78,194 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,997 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,341 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,372 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,646 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 UDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG53 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

BG53 UDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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