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FH53 FHL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,826 mi
Last recorded134,826 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 134,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 134,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 128,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,264 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 27 Nov 2015 90,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,870 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 19,891 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,891 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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FH53 FHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 FHL, 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 FH53 FHL registered?

FH53 FHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FH53 FHL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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