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GL53 HSO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,374 mi
Last recorded122,374 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure

rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2015 122,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shelid is insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 103,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust heat shield broken/loose

nearside front tyre has splits developing on the inner sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside front headlight lenses slightly deterioated

nearside and offside front inner steering joints have slight play.

nearside and offside rear tyre treads slightly uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 62,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,553 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,994 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,476 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 38,520 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,640 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 HSO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

GL53 HSO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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