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BV53 UFH

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,831 mi
Last recorded151,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 151,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 144,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner end outer

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 144,192 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner end outer

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 131,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S sill damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

intercooler pipe split

Fail 20 Nov 2014 131,608 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S sill damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

intercooler pipe split

Pass 16 Nov 2013 123,679 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

rear brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Nov 2012 114,241 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 103,452 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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 11 Nov 2010 91,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 91,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,359 miles

NSR tyre wearing more on inner edge

No rear seats fitted at time of test

OSR tyre very bald inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2009 78,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NSF tyre wearing inner edge

NSR tyre poss puncture

OSF tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,485 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear shock absorber dust covers a drift.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,981 miles

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

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

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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BV53 UFH 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFH, 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 BV53 UFH registered?

BV53 UFH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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