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HT53 OUA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,879 mi
Last recorded67,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,769 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,050 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 60,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,209 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 58,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,149 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,455 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance is high

nearside washer jet, aim is poor

only one passenger seat in place.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,115 miles

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

surface rust on exhaust

windscreen damaged o/s

Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,115 miles

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

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

surface rust on exhaust

windscreen damaged o/s

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,886 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 40,886 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

noise from wiper blades

Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,877 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake pads low discs getting thin

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,924 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,304 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 26,476 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 19,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HT53 OUA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT53 OUA, 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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HT53 OUA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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