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GL53 MHJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,674 mi
Last recorded71,674 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 71,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,282 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged been run flat

Fail 26 Sep 2016 60,282 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 32% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged been run flat

Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,715 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,803 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 51,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,038 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,776 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,705 miles

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,709 miles

front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,917 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 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

GL53 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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