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GP53 FDA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,519 miles

both headlamp lense dull not affecting light output

Pass 28 Jun 2016 156,583 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 156,583 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear body damaged

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 156,572 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 153,095 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 152,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes imbalance 49%

panel damage nsr

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 148,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 132,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 132,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,206 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 10 Mar 2009 30,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,750 miles

Left rear door does not open from outside.All other functions ok.

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,949 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
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GP53 FDA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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