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RV53 EXU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,498 mi
Last recorded57,498 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,498 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,567 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,089 miles

both no.plates slightly deteriorated

windscreen has several cracks offside upper corner

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 28,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,989 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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RV53 EXU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV53 EXU, 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 RV53 EXU registered?

RV53 EXU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RV53 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 EXU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV53 EXU have outstanding finance?

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