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CP53 OCC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 OCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 130,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot strut supports weak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 130,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot strut supports weak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (outer edge worn)

Stone chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2017 127,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (outer edge worn)

Stone chips on windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (outer edge)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 122,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low (outer edge)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,949 miles

offside rear shock dust cover collapsed

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear shock dust cover collapsed

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust metal mounting codded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 96,204 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust metal mounting codded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount

Fail 12 Nov 2012 93,556 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount

Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,418 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 90,391 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,192 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 81,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,643 miles

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2008 72,643 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,405 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,857 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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CP53 OCC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CP53 OCC, 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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CP53 OCC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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