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BT53 PXA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,997 mi
Last recorded120,997 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 120,997 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,315 miles

Rear brake pads low

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,611 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,572 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,509 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,981 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 86,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,031 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,323 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,084 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,992 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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BT53 PXA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXA, 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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BT53 PXA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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