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GV53 OVH

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,575 mi
Last recorded49,575 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,575 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,946 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 44,206 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor cannot be secured upwards (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 40,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,876 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 34,704 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,924 miles

Tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2011 22,724 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,072 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,145 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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GV53 OVH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV53 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

GV53 OVH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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