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NC53 BYP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,811 mi
Last recorded124,811 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 124,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,089 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,185 miles

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

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

battary light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 108,024 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

battary light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,570 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,138 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 77,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,164 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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NC53 BYP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NC53 BYP, 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 NC53 BYP registered?

NC53 BYP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is NC53 BYP safe to buy?

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