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YS53 UJV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 146,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil & coolant leaks from engine

Rear exhaust mount snapped

Reverse lights inop

Slight blow from front flexi joint

Slight play in both front inner rack arms

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,691 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,990 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 134,901 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,878 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 129,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,094 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 122,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 117,267 miles

Both front headlight beam image poor

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight missfire from engine

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Sep 2013 117,266 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front headlight beam image poor

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight missfire from engine

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 111,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 103,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 103,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,761 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 36,761 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)

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 UJV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YS53 UJV, 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 UJV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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