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FH53 FLK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,939 mi
Last recorded144,939 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,939 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 144,939 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,932 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 140,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 134,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 127,725 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 118,486 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear out of shape on inner edge 2055516

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 109,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear out of shape on inner edge 2055516

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,008 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,762 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,122 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,560 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,699 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 51,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,409 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 40,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 32,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FH53 FLK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

FH53 FLK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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