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N20 PWH

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,261 mi
Last recorded153,261 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 PWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 153,261 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,089 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 142,089 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,099 miles

Corrosion to rear coil sprigs

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Rear brake disc and pads worn close to service limits

Fail 19 Apr 2016 119,923 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Corrosion to rear coil sprigs

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

N/s/f headlamp pattern poor lens deteriorated

Rear brake disc and pads worn close to service limits

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,342 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rear mounting bracket in poor condition.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,342 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system rear mounting bracket in poor condition.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake disc has a slight run out of true.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,338 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,397 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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N20 PWH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N20 PWH, 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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N20 PWH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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