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BT53 JUX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,687 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

bonnet release mechanism stiff in operation

Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

bonnet release mechanism stiff in operation

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,920 miles

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 15 Aug 2018 88,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,973 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,471 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,603 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,723 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,180 miles

A/C pipe broken on pump

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 18,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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BT53 JUX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JUX, 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 JUX registered?

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

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