MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
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)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO 2mm
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of FM53 DTU?
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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.
Does FM53 DTU have outstanding finance?
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