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BV53 VEW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

idle speed slightly high

Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,952 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 88,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,460 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,793 miles

front discs and pads 70-80% worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r link arm bush splitting

rear pads 80% worn

Fail 6 Feb 2009 51,793 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs and pads 70-80% worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r link arm bush splitting

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,196 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 VEW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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