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DN53 GXF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,742 mi
Last recorded176,742 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 176,742 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement to inner wing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 176,742 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement to inner wing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 171,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 165,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 159,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant pipe leaking above air con punp on oil cooler

off side rear number plate lamp dim

off side rear seat not fitted at time of test belts not tested as loaded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 155,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose but not insicure

corrosion to outer cill rear section

front & rear coil spring condition

front disc pads low

front pipe flexable joint blowing but not to excess

o/s/r tyre flat

rear shocker bumpstops & covers deteriorated

under covers loose & hanging down in places

Fail 21 Nov 2013 155,439 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose but not insicure

corrosion to outer cill rear section

front & rear coil spring condition

front disc pads low

front pipe flexable joint blowing but not to excess

o/s/r tyre flat

power steering stiff on first turn movement corrected its self at time of test possable rack at fault

rear shocker bumpstops & covers deteriorated

under covers loose & hanging down in places

Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear shock cover insecure

slight play in steering and suspension

unable to check all rear seat belts seats down and bike in way

Fail 6 Dec 2011 127,777 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear shock cover insecure

slight play in steering and suspension

unable to check all rear seat belts seats down and bike in way

Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,380 miles

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

Nearside rear seat not present at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,442 miles

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

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 GXF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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