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BL53 YYV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,891 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 79,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,100 miles

boot space cluttered

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot space cluttered

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,553 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 66,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,644 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,897 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 24,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,449 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,775 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 20,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,362 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,410 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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BL53 YYV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL53 YYV, 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 BL53 YYV registered?

BL53 YYV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 YYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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