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SX53 CYY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,927 mi
Last recorded176,927 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 CYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 176,927 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 164,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 151,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 139,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 139,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 118,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f drivehshaft centre bearing worn

screen wash cap missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f drivehshaft centre bearing worn

screen wash cap missing

Pass 1 May 2009 96,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,249 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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SX53 CYY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SX53 CYY, 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 SX53 CYY registered?

SX53 CYY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is SX53 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX53 CYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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