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FH53 NPV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,178 mi
Last recorded92,178 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,178 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 85,802 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 78,180 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 155,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 155,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 128,866 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,939 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,454 miles

crack in windscreen - outside swept area

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 51,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NPV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

Is FH53 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 NPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH53 NPV have outstanding finance?

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