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FH53 NFV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 149,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 146,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 142,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 138,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 135,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 130,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2018 130,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,392 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock weak.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

nearside rear shock weak.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,158 miles

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

engine bad oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine bad oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,410 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 77,409 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,673 miles

Child seats fitted rear

Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seats fitted rear

Offside front abs sensor damaged

Fail 17 May 2008 32,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2008 32,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2007 18,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,067 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 NFV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

FH53 NFV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is FH53 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 NFV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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