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BV53 VKC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,918 mi
Last recorded116,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,918 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 116,918 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,725 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 110,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,698 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 102,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,748 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,366 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 57,366 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,696 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 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

BV53 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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