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YM53 CVG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,155 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,470 miles

both rear drop links slight play

n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,693 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 62,617 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,260 miles

27% rear brake imbalance

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring starting to show suface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,217 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

27% rear brake imbalance

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

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

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

nearside rear coil spring starting to show suface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,151 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,185 miles

engine under cover fitted.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,173 miles

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

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

engine under cover fitted.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,481 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 CVG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

YM53 CVG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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