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CV53 UXT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,620 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 85,529 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,023 miles

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 10 Mar 2023 74,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,799 miles

travel on handbrake

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,312 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,852 miles

handbrake efficiency just meeting requirements

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,776 miles

all brake discs in a rusty condition

Fail 20 Feb 2019 48,776 miles

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

all brake discs in a rusty condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,637 miles

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,548 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,476 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking 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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lower suspension arm has slight corrosion

offside rear lower suspension arm has slight corrosion

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inside + outside edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front antiroll bar has slight corrosion

nearside front brake disc has slight corrosion

offside front brake disc has slight corrosion

rear antiroll bar has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,577 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,049 miles

advise rear hand brake efficency is low due to new rear pads fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,856 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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CV53 UXT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV53 UXT, 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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CV53 UXT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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