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MW53 BUV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,156 mi
Last recorded124,156 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 124,156 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached

Fail 21 Jul 2017 124,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer sleeve detached

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,499 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode

O/S/Rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,694 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

o/s/r shockabsorber outer sleave detatched

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps misted

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamps misted

engine man light on

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,868 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,130 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,654 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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MW53 BUV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW53 BUV, 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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MW53 BUV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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