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GL53 FBA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,485 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under shield cover loose

o/s outer sill panel damaged

o/s/r bump stop worn

Fail 27 Nov 2012 92,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under shield cover loose

o/s outer sill panel damaged

o/s/r bump stop worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,364 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s outer sill panel damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,041 miles

O/s/r bump stop breaking up

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,701 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,173 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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GL53 FBA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL53 FBA, 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 GL53 FBA registered?

GL53 FBA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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