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NU53 YCZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,790 mi
Last recorded131,790 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,842 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 107,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,407 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r and both front coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 99,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r and both front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,259 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,415 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,857 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,021 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,923 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,502 miles

wear to front brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,163 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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NU53 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU53 YCZ, 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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NU53 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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