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FV53 HMF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,225 mi
Last recorded139,225 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 139,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,157 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 138,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 133,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 126,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 126,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 126,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 119,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 110,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2011 100,042 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,202 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,020 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,020 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 70,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2006 49,903 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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FV53 HMF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

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

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