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GP53 CNY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,382 mi
Last recorded182,382 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 182,382 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 175,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 169,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 166,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 166,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 159,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 159,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 151,901 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2015 151,844 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,989 miles

N/s/r shocker cover detached

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 131,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,659 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,151 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,003 miles

Offside rear and centre rear seat belts not tested as seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 69,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear and centre rear seat belts not tested as seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,525 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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GP53 CNY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CNY, 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 CNY registered?

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

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