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MT53 JUO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,077 mi
Last recorded115,077 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 JUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,077 miles

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

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

Rear brakes require attention,not as efficient as expected

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes require attention,not as efficient as expected

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,523 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 Oct 2019 107,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,414 miles

both headlamp beam patterns only just visible

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,916 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

front exhaust flexy pipe worn & loose

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,039 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,053 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock dust covers insecure

exhaust hangers corroded

washer bottle top missing,

Fail 16 Nov 2013 73,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

exhaust hangers corroded

washer bottle top missing,

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,296 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,917 miles

off side front tyre has a nail in tread , low pressure and is worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre has a nail in tread , low pressure and is worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,454 miles

Front brake disks worn and lipped

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,475 miles

both front wishbone rearmost bushes starting to split.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,483 miles

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

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,481 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,808 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,463 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,463 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 21,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,247 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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MT53 JUO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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