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DN53 GXB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,628 mi
Last recorded204,628 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 204,628 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 204,618 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 197,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear handbrake requires adjusting

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 189,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 180,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 169,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 157,333 miles

Both rear tyres stepped inside edge

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 157,333 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres stepped inside edge

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 145,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,963 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,376 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 GXB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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