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FX53 YYC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,089 mi
Last recorded80,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,945 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 60,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight wear both front wishbone bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre pearished slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,404 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 36,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,042 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 28,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc.s badly rusted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,046 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,231 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,231 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,401 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
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FX53 YYC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX53 YYC, 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 FX53 YYC registered?

FX53 YYC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FX53 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 YYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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