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SY53 ORT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ORT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,137 miles

BOTH front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust backbox bracket is broken but the system is still supported

rear of the vehicle is corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

BOTH front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust backbox bracket is broken but the system is still supported

rear of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,265 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,257 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,010 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,198 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 58,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,836 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

mil & air bag warning lights on †

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SY53 ORT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY53 ORT, 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 SY53 ORT registered?

SY53 ORT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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