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GL53 OMW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,644 mi
Last recorded92,644 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,644 miles

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

Nearside Outer seal damage

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,347 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring rubbing on body.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,822 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring rubbing on body.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre on limit

Parking brake just met . It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,861 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,861 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,219 miles

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

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

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2012 29,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,449 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,449 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,697 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,416 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 23,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre badly perished and sidewalls cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,521 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around outer edge and sidewall

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,504 miles

ADVISE both rear tyres & nearside front badley perrished and cracked

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

advise rear section off exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,454 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 OMW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

GL53 OMW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is GL53 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 OMW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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