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GD53 BFK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 87,624 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,716 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,953 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 56,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,218 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 45,964 miles

requires rear brake pads and brake fluid change in aprox 3000 miles

suspect slow puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,878 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,092 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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GD53 BFK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GD53 BFK, 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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GD53 BFK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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