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GL53 FCF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,161 mi
Last recorded130,161 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 FCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,187 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 112,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has sidewall damage ()

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

all 4 tyres starting to tear/split through treads

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog light out

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,761 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers

Fail 12 Apr 2017 101,761 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,210 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp is damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are getting low on their inner edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,210 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Fog lamp is damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are getting low on their inner edges.

Pass 28 May 2015 84,774 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 84,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 72,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 72,073 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 60,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,331 miles

advise inner face of front b/discs showing signs of fatigue

advise rear number plate showing signs of fatigue

advise rear tyres crackling in inner & outer walls & tread edges

Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,051 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,243 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 FCF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GL53 FCF, 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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GL53 FCF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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