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GL53 FBN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,511 mi
Last recorded113,511 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,511 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 113,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 94,890 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,333 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 87,333 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,862 miles

Front headlight lenses in poor condition

Fuel flap missing

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,095 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,641 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 54,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,946 miles

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,358 miles

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?

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 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.

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