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DV53 WXK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,475 mi
Last recorded146,475 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 146,475 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle suspension components corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Two rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 146,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle suspension components corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Two rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 139,999 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 139,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 133,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 133,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,025 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 120,025 miles

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,001 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 103,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,287 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,890 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 80,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,952 miles

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

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

brake fluid reservoir low

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake pads on limits [1.5mm]

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,244 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear brake pads low

windscreen washer reservoir top missing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,777 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,678 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 WXK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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