MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
HEATSHIELDS LOOSE
NSF\OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
HEATSHIELDS LOOSE
NSF\OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake discs corroded
exhaust heat shields loose
offside rear brake binding slightly
oil level just above minimum
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake discs corroded
exhaust heat shields loose
offside rear brake binding slightly
oil level just above minimum
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GP53 FBA 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 61.5%.
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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?
GP53 FBA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is GP53 FBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for GP53 FBA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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