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FD53 HRK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HRK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 85,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 85,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2012 79,555 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 73,602 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front steering arm has slight play at inner fixing

Pass 19 May 2010 61,163 miles

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2010 61,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 49,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 49,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 35,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,911 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,357 miles

undertray loose

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FD53 HRK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD53 HRK, 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 FD53 HRK registered?

FD53 HRK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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