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MA53 SUO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,510 mi
Last recorded117,510 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 117,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2014 107,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 95,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

power steering rack has slight leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 95,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

power steering rack has slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,254 miles

advise rear tyres getting

Fail 21 Apr 2012 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise rear tyres getting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,579 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 52,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,343 miles

off side front tyre badly worn inner edge. near side front tyre worn

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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MA53 SUO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA53 SUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 SUO registered?

MA53 SUO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MA53 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 SUO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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