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FV53 JCY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,064 mi
Last recorded124,064 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,064 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 124,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,075 miles

oil leak

various corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2014 111,053 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

various corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,809 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,849 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor but still clearing the screen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers poor but still clearing the screen

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,001 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 78,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,203 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,760 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 3 Apr 2009 47,760 miles

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) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,992 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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 JCY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

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

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