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GP53 CFG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CFG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 97,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,958 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 73,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 60,016 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 60,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,250 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2017 53,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,503 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,761 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,761 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,027 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)

can just about see both front headlamp beam images

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,133 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,832 miles

coming up for new rear number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,152 miles

coming up for new rear number plate

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,726 miles

coming up for new rear number plate . cracks on rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,573 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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GP53 CFG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP53 CFG, 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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GP53 CFG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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