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FH53 FKJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,897 mi
Last recorded117,897 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,897 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 117,897 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,180 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light illuminated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres wearing close too legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,753 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,155 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,449 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 FKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

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

Is FH53 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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