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YM53 FXZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,142 mi
Last recorded185,142 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 185,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel damaged (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 181,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 17,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 169,000 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 156,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 156,576 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 144,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 144,900 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,702 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 115,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag indicator on

Fail 3 Feb 2014 115,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag indicator on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 106,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,553 miles

offside rear tyre worn on very inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,313 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 FXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YM53 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

YM53 FXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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