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FG53 VNJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 100,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Reset light and test. light stayed off for a reasonable length of time and works as it should. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,451 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,001 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

reverse light inoperative

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,461 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,652 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall slight damage but legal at test

o/s front wheel outer rim very slight damage not effecting tyre

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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FG53 VNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG53 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 VNJ registered?

FG53 VNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 VNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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