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YY53 OFJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,613 mi
Last recorded102,613 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 102,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front door catch slightly worn

offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,066 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension all slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,066 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension all slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 97,064 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension all slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,419 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2020 93,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 90,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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 Feb 2018 86,150 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2018 86,143 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,566 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,412 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,008 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,609 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 69,609 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,714 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,340 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,290 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,345 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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YY53 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YY53 OFJ, 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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YY53 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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