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YX53 BAA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,623 mi
Last recorded143,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 143,623 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 143,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 127,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield insecure

n/s/r Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,186 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 117,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,029 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 102,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise o/r tyer on 2mm

advise o/s front tyer waring on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,025 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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YX53 BAA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX53 BAA, 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 YX53 BAA registered?

YX53 BAA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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