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FV53 JHA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 118,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (heavily worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

off side front outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,388 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 108,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlights deteriorated

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,195 miles

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

headlights deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

headlights deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,280 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,628 miles

Front discs heavily corroded

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)

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Surface corosion on all metal brake pipes

Surface corosion on rear discs

Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,627 miles

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

Front discs heavily corroded

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)

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Surface corosion on all metal brake pipes

Surface corosion on rear discs

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,565 miles

Both front brake disc pitted

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 79,564 miles

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

Both front brake disc pitted

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,221 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,217 miles

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

front brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,296 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,363 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JHA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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