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BV53 OMG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,101 mi
Last recorded119,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 119,101 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 119,101 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 111,877 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 111,877 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,557 miles

Front HEADLAMPS LENS MISTED

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,340 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2018 100,340 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,051 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre perishing within tread pattern, no cords visable

Offside front tyre perishing within tread pattern, no cords visable

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,349 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 74,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,100 miles

slight leak on washer bottle

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 44,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,364 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 29,680 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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BV53 OMG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BV53 OMG, 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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BV53 OMG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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