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GP53 FAO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,586 mi
Last recorded113,586 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,586 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror missing ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts, wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,586 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both , affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror missing ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts, wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,563 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 99,730 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished.

Offside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,134 miles

both headlamps deteriorating, and reducing output

offside rear tyre tread wearing on edges, and side wall perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,239 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,692 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,305 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,308 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)

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 FAO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GP53 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

GP53 FAO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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