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GU53 HTF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,034 mi
Last recorded117,034 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,034 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,343 miles

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

n/s/r wheel damaged

o/s head light pattern poor lens misted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,278 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded and heat shield insecure

n/s/r weel damaged

o/s/f pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front tyres close to limit (WILL SOON NEED REPLACEMENT)

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 83,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,851 miles

both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated(slightly reducing image)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,851 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated(slightly reducing image)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished and outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished and outer sidewall scuffed

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,620 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,200 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

The center seat & N/S/R seat had some golf tees under the locking device for holding the seat to the cars floor

Fail 2 Mar 2009 44,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

The center seat & N/S/R seat had some golf tees under the locking device for holding the seat to the cars floor

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,039 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GU53 HTF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU53 HTF, 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 GU53 HTF registered?

GU53 HTF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GU53 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 HTF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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