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DF53 CPX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,556 mi
Last recorded111,556 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,556 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2017 111,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,306 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. centre seat (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,715 miles

both front head light aims just seeable

Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front head light aims just seeable

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,674 miles

nearside outer sill showing signs corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2014 97,672 miles

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

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,952 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 91,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,845 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,735 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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DF53 CPX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 CPX, 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 CPX registered?

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

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