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NG53 MMK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,544 mi
Last recorded130,544 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 MMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,544 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,026 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high both too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 113,802 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 113,802 miles

Nearside Front 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,216 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres have steps in them

Coolant level low

Exhaust heat shield insecure

N/S image poor

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,531 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,287 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all wipers starting to smear

engine undertray fitted

mark through rear no plate

Fail 22 Aug 2007 37,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all wipers starting to smear

engine undertray fitted and also slightly damaged

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped and pads look low

mark through rear no plate

Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,546 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r brake slightly sticking on

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r brake slightly sticking on

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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NG53 MMK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG53 MMK, 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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NG53 MMK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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