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DV53 EXX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 136,666 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 136,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,418 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides, Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Bumpstop Deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 127,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides, Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyre Worn Heavily Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Cracking Outer Sidewall and Tread, Also Out of Shape

O/S/R Bumpstop Deteriorated

O/S/R Tyre Cracking Centre Tread and Out of Shape

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,195 miles

Front oil leaking from engine

Nearside Front n/s front tyre outer side wall worn / curb scrubbing damage recommend replacement

Fail 16 Mar 2017 124,195 miles

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

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

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

Front oil leaking from engine

Nearside Front n/s front tyre outer side wall worn / curb scrubbing damage recommend replacement

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,696 miles

o/s/f steering rack area slightly wet

oil leak

parking brake only just passed 17%

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,317 miles

Parking brake: parking 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

o/s/f steering rack/gaiter area slightly wet

Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,267 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering rack slightly wet

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,973 miles

both front main lens slightly misted/inner dirty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,656 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 106,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 105,802 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber sheild insecure

oil/grease leak on offside under wheel arch

Pass 5 Jan 2011 105,802 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber sheild insecure

oil/grease leak on offside under wheel arch

Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 80,389 miles

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

handbrake travel slight high

Fail 29 Dec 2008 80,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel slight high

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

h/lamps aim high/adj

n/s rear tyre tread surface cut/uneven wear

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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DV53 EXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DV53 EXX, 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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DV53 EXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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