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FH53 TKJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,533 mi
Last recorded119,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,533 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,455 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,063 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 105,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2017 97,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very uneven pad wear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

corrosion to all rear suspension components

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,711 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,666 miles

front brake discs condition

Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,105 miles

Outer rear brake pads only 2mmish, minimum 1.5mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

near and offside rear tyres sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2011 54,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

near and offside rear tyres sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,736 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2009 42,736 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,893 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,431 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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FH53 TKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

FH53 TKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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