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MJ53 YRD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,469 mi
Last recorded143,469 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 143,469 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

nearside front inner cv joint boot securing clip not fitted correctly

Pass 25 Sep 2015 138,659 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 138,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 128,600 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 128,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 118,631 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 118,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,708 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 99,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,558 miles

Coolant leak

alternator bolt loose.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 78,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,362 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 YRD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YRD, 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 MJ53 YRD registered?

MJ53 YRD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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