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DV53 MEU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,908 mi
Last recorded145,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 145,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 142,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 136,907 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,402 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge damage to rim

Fail 16 Nov 2010 126,401 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge damage to rim

Pass 4 Dec 2009 112,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,865 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,108 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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DV53 MEU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DV53 MEU, 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 DV53 MEU registered?

DV53 MEU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DV53 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 MEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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