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SM53 TEY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,664 mi
Last recorded71,664 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 TEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,664 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,672 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,359 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 30 Sep 2010 44,236 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,167 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)

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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SM53 TEY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM53 TEY, 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 SM53 TEY registered?

SM53 TEY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SM53 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 TEY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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