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GP53 FBA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 146,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 136,747 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 136,747 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 122,736 miles

HEATSHIELDS LOOSE

NSF\OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 122,736 miles

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

HEATSHIELDS LOOSE

NSF\OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 112,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,889 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 93,889 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2007 42,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,032 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 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.

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