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MV53 UHL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,098 mi
Last recorded102,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,098 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tool required for access (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 102,097 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tool required for access (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tools required for bonnet access

Fail 28 May 2024 84,495 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 76,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various place's underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cloudy headlights

rear axle corroded

subframe corroded

suspension component's corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 65,723 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,550 miles

Both front tyres worn on tread edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,482 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Fail 20 Apr 2018 54,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,485 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 23,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,687 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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MV53 UHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MV53 UHL, 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 MV53 UHL registered?

MV53 UHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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