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SB53 GVG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,755 mi
Last recorded151,755 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 151,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 143,414 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 143,389 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 135,795 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 135,509 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 127,629 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat

Fail 24 May 2016 127,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat

Pass 26 May 2015 118,294 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 115,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 105,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 95,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 82,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,236 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,236 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,869 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,778 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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SB53 GVG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SB53 GVG, 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 SB53 GVG registered?

SB53 GVG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SB53 GVG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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