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BT53 UHN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 112,461 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2019 98,447 miles

General corrosion to sub frames and suspension underneath

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,482 miles

Front Corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Rear Corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,456 miles

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

Front Corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Rear Corrosion to rear subframe/suspension arms

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,443 miles

rear tyres have age related cracks

vehicle has general corrosion

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

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,740 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Are Slightly Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,767 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 90,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,276 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 55,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,427 miles

center rear lap belt not fitted at the time of inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center rear lap belt not fitted at the time of inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,497 miles

near side hand brake effort poor

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,622 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 UHN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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