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FE53 RYD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,574 mi
Last recorded134,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,574 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,727 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 126,072 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 126,072 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 71,331 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 46,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,551 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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FE53 RYD 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 75%.

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 FE53 RYD, 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 FE53 RYD registered?

FE53 RYD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FE53 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 RYD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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