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ST53 OFO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 OFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,958 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 93,629 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,931 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake fluid level low

buttom missing from handbrake lever but still working as intended

button missing from handbrake lever but still working as intended

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

rear brake discs very worn and lipped

rear brake pads very low

slight fluctuation from both front brakes

slight fluctuation from both front brakes

Fail 15 Aug 2015 77,803 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake fluid level low

buttom missing from handbrake lever but still working as intended

rear brake discs very worn and lipped

rear brake pads very low

slight fluctuation from both front brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,430 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,424 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 67,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front discs wron

Pass 27 Aug 2012 62,308 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 62,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,036 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2010 55,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,868 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,854 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 27 Nov 2007 29,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,367 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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ST53 OFO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST53 OFO, 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 ST53 OFO registered?

ST53 OFO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is ST53 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 OFO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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