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HW53 HNB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,590 mi
Last recorded111,590 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 111,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front tyres low and deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 111,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front tyres low and deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,149 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,099 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully returning / but still working as indented

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 96,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully returning / but still working as indented

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,518 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seatbelt not fully returning / but still working as indented

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,487 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 82,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm / worn on inner edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / devoid of tread / advise replacement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts / inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts / advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower / rear bushes / past service standards / advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish in tread

interior mirror missing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,397 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,397 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,211 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,349 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,349 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,216 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,147 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,583 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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HW53 HNB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW53 HNB, 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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HW53 HNB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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