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RA53 VVG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,234 mi
Last recorded145,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 145,234 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Some rear underside suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,647 miles

NS Park brake effort low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake efficiency low 16%

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

front/ rear brake discs has some corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 123,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/ very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

front/ rear brake discs has some corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,961 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,730 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,594 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 91,594 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 81,311 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

wipers juddering

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,799 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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RA53 VVG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

RA53 VVG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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