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FH53 NPE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,065 mi
Last recorded159,065 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 159,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 159,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 148,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 138,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ex heat shield loose

Fail 12 Nov 2013 130,120 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ex heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,884 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to nsr seat belt not checked

front arm back bushes deteriorated

movement in osr drop link

rack play

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Nov 2011 102,623 miles

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

not tested nsr seatbelt do to child seat / nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 102,623 miles

not tested nsr seatbelt do to child seat / nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 85,204 miles

baby seat in rear / front discs lipped & pitted / play in osr drop link / rear discs deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2010 85,204 miles

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

baby seat in rear / front discs lipped & pitted / play in osr drop link / rear discs deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,302 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 68,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,938 miles

Front pads starting to wear low

General exhaust corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: Rear number plate deteriorated

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,638 miles

front tyres unevenly worn on edges / rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,815 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn heavily on the inside edge ..both tyres are worn smooth on inside edge

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 NPE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 NPE registered?

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

Is FH53 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 NPE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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