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FY53 UHA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,249 mi
Last recorded83,249 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 83,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Poor beam pattern (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,743 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,988 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,605 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,006 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,481 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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FY53 UHA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY53 UHA, 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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FY53 UHA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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