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FM53 DTU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,274 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,776 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,776 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,738 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N.S.F. tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

O.S.F tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,837 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,587 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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FM53 DTU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FM53 DTU, 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 FM53 DTU registered?

FM53 DTU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FM53 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 DTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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