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2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 DMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 115,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 104,888 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play in bush

Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,196 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,153 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,632 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 38,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,461 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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ND53 DMV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ND53 DMV, 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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ND53 DMV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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