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GV53 NHY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,382 mi
Last recorded142,382 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 142,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern through deteriation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern through deteriation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front wing is corroded & damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,663 miles

n/s and o/s headlamps deteriated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 140,661 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s and o/s headlamps deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear handbrake cable is deteriated

Fail 25 Oct 2016 138,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens deteriated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure causing knocking noise through steering (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres are uninflated & some have edges worn

nearside rear handbrake cable is deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,858 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2015 134,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2014 131,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,244 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 128,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 21 Nov 2011 105,369 miles

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

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 65,565 miles

Front 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 26 Nov 2007 55,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,991 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,991 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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GV53 NHY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

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

Is GV53 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 NHY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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