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PF53 FWP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,459 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2012 101,452 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

blue smoke from exhaust

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

slight damage to nearside front road wheel

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,131 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 84,062 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,782 miles

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2010 77,782 miles

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

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

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 59,398 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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PF53 FWP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF53 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF53 FWP registered?

PF53 FWP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PF53 FWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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