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SC53 HVN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 HVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 129,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both rear shocks dust copvers broken

both rear tyres worn low /both front tyres worn very low

clutch very high

oil level to min and ex smoke from car due emmision test

washer bottel cap missing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 120,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,810 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 85,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,119 miles

both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,831 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SC53 HVN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC53 HVN, 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 SC53 HVN registered?

SC53 HVN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is SC53 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 HVN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC53 HVN have outstanding finance?

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