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GV53 CUO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,215 mi
Last recorded129,215 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 129,215 miles

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Wiper Blade Starting To Smear Windscreen.

O/S/R Brake Slightly Binding On.

Screw In O/S/R Tyre Tread.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,272 miles

Front Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lateral arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber dust covers/shrouds loose

general rust around rear suspension mounts and componenets

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,085 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 112,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,031 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 103,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,953 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has outer shoulder wear

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,004 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,780 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 31,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 24,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,534 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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GV53 CUO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV53 CUO, 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 GV53 CUO registered?

GV53 CUO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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