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MV53 UTA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,609 mi
Last recorded94,609 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 94,609 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,096 miles

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

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)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,041 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,078 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,984 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 UTA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

MV53 UTA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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