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YM53 BXL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,024 mi
Last recorded143,024 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear syspenshion corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,092 miles

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

play in steering

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

sills damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,123 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres showing heavy wear on inner and outer edges - especially n/s/f inner edge

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,631 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,814 miles

n\s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,126 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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YM53 BXL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM53 BXL, 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 YM53 BXL registered?

YM53 BXL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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