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YS53 WDK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,229 mi
Last recorded183,229 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 183,229 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 176,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

REAR AXEL CORODED

Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,230 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 141,711 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 141,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill rusty

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,746 miles

Engine under tray insecure.

Slight play in o/s rear Anti-Roll Bar linkage ball joint.

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 128,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine under tray insecure.

Slight play in o/s rear Anti-Roll Bar linkage ball joint.

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,080 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,668 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 67,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,947 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 24,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WDK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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