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AF53 LKL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,399 mi
Last recorded122,399 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,292 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 106,292 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head light unit discolored

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges + perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head light unit discolored

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges + perishing

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

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

ecu light on dash

Fail 15 May 2018 99,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front head light unit discolored

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges + perishing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head light unit discolored

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges + perishing

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

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

ecu light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,886 miles

EML light on

both front headlights slightly discoloured

both front tyres wear on edges possible alignment needed

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,953 miles

EML light on

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

brake pedal rubber missing, still has a anti slip

Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,953 miles

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

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

EML light on

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

brake pedal rubber missing, still has a anti slip

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,849 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 81,849 miles

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

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

EML light on

both front tyres worn to 3mm

clutch worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm , inner tread worn close to limit

poor beam image from both front headlamps

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,715 miles

O/S/F DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE

Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,052 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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AF53 LKL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF53 LKL, 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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AF53 LKL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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