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YS53 NHV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,306 mi
Last recorded82,306 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,306 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm inner bush some play

Offside Front bottom arm inner bush some play

brake pipes joints rusty

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front bottom arm inner bush some play

Offside Front bottom arm inner bush some play

brake pipes joints rusty

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,415 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,415 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre. tyre underinflated

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,205 miles

general underside corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre on 2mm and has nail in

Fail 11 Jul 2015 72,205 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general underside corrosion

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre on 2mm and has nail in

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,806 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,053 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight noise n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,754 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn.Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,891 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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YS53 NHV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS53 NHV, 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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YS53 NHV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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