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RA53 SEY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 SEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,488 miles

front tyres are on the limit, near side and off side headlamp patterns are poor

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,709 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 99,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 77,356 miles

rear number plate is seperating

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,315 miles

front to rear number plates are starting to deteriorate, front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,369 miles

stonechip in screen, front pads are low

Fail 14 Sep 2007 45,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,769 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RA53 SEY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA53 SEY, 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 RA53 SEY registered?

RA53 SEY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is RA53 SEY safe to buy?

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