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CK53 PMX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,934 mi
Last recorded114,934 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 PMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,469 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,458 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,342 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,593 miles

N/S Rear brake slight binding felt by hand

Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S Rear brake slight binding felt by hand

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs lipped unevenly worn + corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped unevenly worn + corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine under guard damaged

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,482 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine under guard damaged

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,016 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,411 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,480 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 47,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,275 miles

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

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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CK53 PMX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CK53 PMX, 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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CK53 PMX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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