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MT53 UHY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,923 mi
Last recorded60,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,923 miles

air con inop

screen wash cap missing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,923 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air con inop

screen wash cap missing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,351 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,874 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 52,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,668 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,768 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 35,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 29,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE LOW// ADVISE O/S/R TYRE PERISHED+LOW

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,214 miles

minor play in osr suspension drop link and front suspension/steering creaks

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MT53 UHY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT53 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

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

Is MT53 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 UHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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