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CF53 HYL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,385 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)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 85,011 miles

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

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

Bonnet very difficult to open.

N/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,074 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit / tyres starting to split inbetween tread pattern.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Dec 2010 62,773 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

cut in o/s/r tyre not to cords

front disc's corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

cut in o/s/r tyre not to cords

front disc's corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 52,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,309 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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CF53 HYL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CF53 HYL, 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 CF53 HYL registered?

CF53 HYL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is CF53 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 HYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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