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PY53 BXV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,746 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

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

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017
Fail 28 Nov 2017

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,883 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 84,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,842 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,706 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,546 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,956 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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PY53 BXV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY53 BXV, 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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PY53 BXV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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