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SL53 GUU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 GUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,442 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Slightly Sticking on release (5.2.4a)

both front seat belts slightly twisted in runner

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,583 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s outer sill damaged

o/sn/s front tyres worn and side walls deteriorating

rear n/s shockabsorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s outer sill damaged

o/sn/s front tyres worn and side walls deteriorating

rear n/s shockabsorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

split in front n/s tyre side wall

Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

split in front n/s tyre side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in o/sn/s front anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,783 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,459 miles

front brake pads low

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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SL53 GUU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL53 GUU, 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 SL53 GUU registered?

SL53 GUU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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