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FV53 EYO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,107 mi
Last recorded205,107 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 205,107 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 3 May 2013 204,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

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

Pass 23 May 2012 189,274 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Engine mangagment light illuminated

no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 174,252 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear door

Air bag light on

Bonnet release mechanism modified

Both front tyres worn to approx 2mm and nearside inner edge scrubbed

Exhaust heat shield damaged and insecurely fastened to floor

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has advanced wear in it

Slight wear in both rear antirollbar link bushes

Under engine guard loose

Fail 16 Mar 2011 174,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage to nearside rear door

Bonnet release mechanism modified

Both front tyres worn to approx 2mm and nearside inner edge scrubbed

Exhaust heat shield damaged and insecurely fastened to floor

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has advanced wear in it

Slight wear in both rear antirollbar link bushes

Under engine guard loose

Pass 26 Mar 2010 152,998 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 152,986 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 136,520 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,632 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 76,080 miles

Windscreen washer bottle top missing.

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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FV53 EYO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV53 EYO, 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 FV53 EYO registered?

FV53 EYO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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