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AF53 LWM

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,456 mi
Last recorded148,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,456 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 148,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2009 119,502 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 119,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,131 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 LWM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 LWM?

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What year was AF53 LWM registered?

AF53 LWM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AF53 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LWM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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