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NG53 OBB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,030 mi
Last recorded158,030 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 158,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 152,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 149,346 miles

Rear handbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,393 miles

Central Rear Outer boot latch in-operative, gained access using the key

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of oil around shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 145,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Outer boot latch in-operative, gained access using the key

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of oil around shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,112 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 139,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 137,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 137,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 134,361 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 134,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,798 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 127,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,130 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both sills are damaged

o/s/r tyre has some scuffing to sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,939 miles

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

offside front and nearside front discs slightly pitted.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 40,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front and nearside front discs slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,420 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NG53 OBB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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