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CV53 UXW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 UXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 72,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,369 miles

Front wiper blade smearing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion under vehicle

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,975 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit accelerated wear to outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit accelerated wear to out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,022 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp requires cleaning

Offside Rear wall damage no cords showing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,843 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,953 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded + worn(lipped)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 33,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded + worn(lipped)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,470 miles

n/s number plate light dull

Pass 24 Nov 2007 30,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,861 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 UXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

CV53 UXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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