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NU53 YDH

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,381 mi
Last recorded167,381 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 167,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 158,425 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 158,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 148,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 141,763 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 132,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DEiver sunvisor missing

Engine management light stays ON

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has inner and outer wear

Offside rear registration lamp obscured

Offside rear tyre has an inner wear

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front tyre has excessive inner and outer wear

Fail 6 Nov 2013 132,592 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DEiver sunvisor missing

Engine management light stays ON

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has inner and outer wear

Offside rear registration lamp obscured

Offside rear tyre has an inner wear

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front tyre has excessive inner and outer wear

Pass 12 Jul 2012 122,604 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2012 122,597 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Nov 2010 111,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 102,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 90,465 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 90,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,540 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 42,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YDH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU53 YDH, 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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What year was NU53 YDH registered?

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

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