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MT53 JUF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 JUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 96,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 90,598 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,653 miles

Both head lamp lens's dull

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,125 miles

head lamps dull

Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,119 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

head lamps dull

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlights,lens dull

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlights dull

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,146 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MT53 JUF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT53 JUF, 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 MT53 JUF registered?

MT53 JUF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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