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DK53 DMX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 DMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 106,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,850 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 91,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,038 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,401 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 89,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,460 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 65,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,532 miles

both front tyres are worn very low on inner surface of tread.

both wipre blades slightly smear screen,

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,481 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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DK53 DMX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK53 DMX, 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 DK53 DMX registered?

DK53 DMX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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