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AJ53 GHO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,332 mi
Last recorded148,332 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GHO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 148,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 148,330 miles

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

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 135,822 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r, front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured, engine induction pipe chafed through, n/s/r tyre worn uneaven on inner edge and close to limit.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 135,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

child seat fitted to o/s/r, front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured, engine induction pipe chafed through, n/s/r tyre worn uneaven on inner edge and close to limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 113,024 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)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,925 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 87,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake disc shows signs of heat damage

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,162 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tyre valve is perished

Fail 6 Dec 2012 66,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tyre valve is perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,304 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,714 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 34,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,831 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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AJ53 GHO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ53 GHO, 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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AJ53 GHO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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