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AF53 KWU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,900 mi
Last recorded107,900 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,900 miles

both front wishbone bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/f coil spring becoming corroded

slight leak from injector compression seal

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,745 miles

front brake discs becoming worn & corroded on inner face

nail in offside rear tyre (x2, not leaking, repairable)

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

oil dip stick broken

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Jun 2016 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs becoming worn & corroded on inner face

nail in offside rear tyre (x2, not leaking, repairable)

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

oil dip stick broken

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2015 73,465 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,298 miles

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

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

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,722 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,722 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 29 May 2012 54,723 miles

Screenwash cap missing.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,313 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 35,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,731 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AF53 KWU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF53 KWU, 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 AF53 KWU registered?

AF53 KWU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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