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YP53 GKE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,003 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,034 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 102,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,762 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,006 miles

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

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

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

Advise wheel alignment

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,305 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,910 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 62,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,521 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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YP53 GKE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YP53 GKE, 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 YP53 GKE registered?

YP53 GKE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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