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GP53 FAA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,909 mi
Last recorded141,909 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 141,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front to n/s rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front to o/s rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jul 2017 141,897 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front to n/s rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe from front to o/s rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,344 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 135,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,320 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 103,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,350 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2008 86,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,744 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 58,120 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 FAA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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