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CV53 UXU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 131,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,710 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,761 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CV53 UXU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UXU, 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 CV53 UXU registered?

CV53 UXU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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