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GP53 CKO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,331 mi
Last recorded156,331 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 156,331 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

lower engine mount perished

n/s rear drop link has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2020 156,331 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

lower engine mount perished

n/s rear drop link has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2019 146,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 146,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 139,498 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 139,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN DOWN TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 130,547 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 130,547 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,677 miles

Both headlamp beam images extremely poor (lenses)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim significant - distorting tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger detached (corrosion)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,685 miles

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

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

metal hangar broken away from tailpipe of exhaust

Fail 11 Feb 2015 115,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

metal hangar broken away from tailpipe of exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,203 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,698 miles

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

nearside of steering rack excessivley worn

Fail 1 Dec 2008 51,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2008 51,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2007 41,769 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 31,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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 CKO 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 62.5%.

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 GP53 CKO, 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 GP53 CKO registered?

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

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