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FV53 HVR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,258 mi
Last recorded136,258 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 136,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sills

windscreen cracked in bottom corner

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,244 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,332 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 101,372 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,749 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,636 miles

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)

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 HVR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FV53 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

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

Is FV53 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 HVR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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