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BT53 JHX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,682 mi
Last recorded134,682 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp glass fading reducing beam strength

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rearmost bush slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top dust cover broken

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

Offside Front Tyre close to limits on inner edge

Offside Front headlamp glass faded reducing beam strength

Offside Front lower wishbone rearmost bush slightly worn

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top dust cover broken

Rear Exhaust tailpipe support broken

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 119,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,367 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,522 miles

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

both fron tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,439 miles

rear shocker covers detached

Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,435 miles

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

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

rear shocker covers detached

Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,138 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,136 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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BT53 JHX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 JHX, 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 BT53 JHX registered?

BT53 JHX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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