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PF53 FVT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,172 mi
Last recorded77,172 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,172 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,048 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,499 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 64,643 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,189 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

headlights starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear axle beam assembly showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,471 miles

Headlights going opaque

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,368 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s door mirror outer casing damaged

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

headlamps starting to go opaque

Pass 12 Dec 2013 52,160 miles

exhaust heatsheild is insecure

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

headlights are starting to go opaque

Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,160 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heatsheild is insecure

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

headlights are starting to go opaque

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,164 miles

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,941 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges cracking in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2010 42,941 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges cracking in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,037 miles

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

rear tyres are perrishing & cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,240 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,207 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
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PF53 FVT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF53 FVT, 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 PF53 FVT registered?

PF53 FVT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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