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HT53 EMV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,764 mi
Last recorded117,764 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 117,764 miles

Emissions not tested due to loud tapping noise from cambelt area of engine and unknown condition of timing belt possible damage caused if smoke test was to be carried out (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 112,592 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 112,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 98,029 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 98,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2015 94,978 miles

Head light aim slighty fuzzy

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,978 miles

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

Head light aim slighty fuzzy

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,204 miles

Head light aim slightly fuzzy

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,133 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP PATTERNS A BIT VAGUE

DRIVERS SUN VISOR A BIT LOOSE

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,154 miles

Near side inner c.v boot weaping grease

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,968 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,835 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,068 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,691 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 23,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HT53 EMV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HT53 EMV, 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 HT53 EMV registered?

HT53 EMV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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