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AF53 LWC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,931 mi
Last recorded55,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,931 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 55,914 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,810 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted & rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,625 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 55,625 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is badly cracked- but no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,734 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,447 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,599 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,082 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,143 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 LWC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc 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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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