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DA53 TYY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 TYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,622 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,880 miles

near side rear tyre on 2mm.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,880 miles

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

near side rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,910 miles

Airbag light on

All brake discs pitted and worn

Both rear tyres walls and treads cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp covers worn

Nearside front tyre is just legal 1.6mm

Offside and nearside rear anti roll bar linkages have slight play

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside rear shockabsorber upper dirt cover loose

Rear tail gate touch pad inop (opened with key)

Steering column has slight play

Steering rack arms have little play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2012 83,910 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

All brake discs pitted and worn

Both rear tyres walls and treads cracked and perished but no ply or cord showing

Coil springs complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Headlamp covers worn

Nearside front tyre is just legal 1.6mm

Offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes are worn and have slight play

Offside and nearside rear anti roll bar linkages have slight play

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside rear shockabsorber upper dirt cover loose

Rear tail gate touch pad inop (opened with key)

Steering column has slight play

Steering rack arms have little play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,052 miles

hand brake poor

Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,554 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 50,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,987 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 31,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,924 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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DA53 TYY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA53 TYY, 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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DA53 TYY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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