MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front brake discs slight pitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front brake discs slight pitted
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
dust cover on n/s/r shocker absorber loose
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
n/s front to rear brake pipe swollen underneath plastic coating indicating corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
dust cover on n/s/r shocker absorber loose
exhaust heat shield loose at rear
n/s front to rear brake pipe swollen underneath plastic coating indicating corrosion
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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ND53 LHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 LHK, 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 LHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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