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DF53 CPU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,429 mi
Last recorded132,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 132,429 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,885 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 105,148 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 105,148 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 100,925 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 93,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,384 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 66,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,679 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,615 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 44,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,065 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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DF53 CPU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DF53 CPU, 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 DF53 CPU registered?

DF53 CPU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DF53 CPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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