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MT53 JYA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 JYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 81,910 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,955 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 71,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N\S MIRROR DOES NOT MOVE SIDE TO SIDE

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O\S MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,029 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,375 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 JYA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MT53 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

MT53 JYA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is MT53 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 JYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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