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OE53 GJO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 GJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,772 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,937 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full insepection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,218 miles

rear link arm worn

Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads worn thin

rear link arm worn

rear tyres worn o/s/r bold on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,278 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

advise front exhaust flexy joint vibrating

advise noise from duel mass flywheel area ?

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,153 miles

front and rear pads low

front tyres getting low

front tyres low tread

n/s/f wiper worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,277 miles

front tyre side walls slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,351 miles

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,488 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 25,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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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OE53 GJO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE53 GJO, 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 OE53 GJO registered?

OE53 GJO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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