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PN53 MFK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,251 mi
Last recorded98,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 MFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,251 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 98,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,093 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,084 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn unacceptable condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,838 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr + nsf + osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nsr + nsf + osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,141 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazing over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 56,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,270 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,232 miles

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

front suspension both arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 16,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,315 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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PN53 MFK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PN53 MFK, 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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PN53 MFK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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