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SD53 OCX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 93,700 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,842 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 72,842 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r/n/s/tyre outer wall slightly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2011 60,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,197 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,035 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 33,035 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,086 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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SD53 OCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD53 OCX, 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 SD53 OCX registered?

SD53 OCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is SD53 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 OCX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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