MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front headlight lenses in poor condition
Fuel flap missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight oil leak
Front headlight lenses in poor condition
Fuel flap missing
slight oil leak
both fronts and the offside rear tyre are worn on the inner edges
engine undershielding is in place
fuel filler flap cover is missing
nearside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place
slight play in nearside rear suspension anti-roll bar droplink
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both fronts and the offside rear tyre are worn on the inner edges
engine undershielding is in place
fuel filler flap cover is missing
nearside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place
slight play in nearside rear suspension anti-roll bar droplink
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
REAR OFFSIDE TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL53 FBN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?
GL53 FBN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is GL53 FBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL53 FBN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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