MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear exhaust bracket broken
Front brake discs wear lipped and corroded around inner edge
Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit
Nearside rear drop link has slight play
Offside front drop link has slight play
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs wear lipped and corroded around inner edge
Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit
Nearside rear drop link has slight play
Offside front drop link has slight play
Air freshner removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)
Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face
Offside lower arm, rear bush deteriorated. May cause premature tyre wear
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight play in offside track rod end
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Air freshner removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)
Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face
Offside lower arm, rear bush deteriorated. May cause premature tyre wear
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight play in offside track rod end
N/side brake pads worn more than o/side. Headlamp beam patterns poor due to headlamp lens condition.
Child seat fitted in rear unable to fully check seat belt
Screw in n/side rear tyre tread.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 FHP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FH53 FHP, 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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FH53 FHP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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