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DN53 ALU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,240 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,240 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,678 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,963 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

coolant level low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,291 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,463 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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DN53 ALU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN53 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN53 ALU registered?

DN53 ALU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DN53 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 ALU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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