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FV53 HVZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,177 mi
Last recorded116,177 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 116,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,610 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,124 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,124 miles

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,808 miles

Boost leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn both edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Washers weak

Fail 14 Jan 2017 89,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Boost leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn both edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Washers weak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,675 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal intercooler pipe split

windscreen washers weak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 76,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal intercooler pipe split

windscreen washers weak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,788 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 67,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,580 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,344 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,394 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,667 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,214 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 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

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

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