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FV53 HSY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 121,463 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,267 miles

rear pads getting low

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,438 miles

nail in near side front tyre

near side rear tyre low

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on the legal limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on the legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,493 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,493 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,269 miles

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

rear tyres both worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 59,573 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 59,573 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,977 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,977 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FV53 HSY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSY, 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 FV53 HSY registered?

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

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