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SO53 GOC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,373 mi
Last recorded124,373 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 124,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S outer sill rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,051 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bulge on tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 111,923 miles

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

cant see all brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2015 111,923 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,882 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 86,728 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 86,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,844 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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SO53 GOC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 SO53 GOC, 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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SO53 GOC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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