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MJ53 NLO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 NLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 119,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,486 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,928 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 115,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,196 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 115,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,620 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 113,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 111,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,828 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 107,828 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,229 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 104,229 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear brake reaction bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,965 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 100,965 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,831 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 95,830 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,163 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,619 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,276 miles

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

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

o/s/r door handle

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,041 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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MJ53 NLO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MJ53 NLO, 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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MJ53 NLO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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