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AJ53 GMV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm bushes worn

under body surface rust

Fail 11 Oct 2013 127,031 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension arm bushes worn

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,143 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,004 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 30,939 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 30,939 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GMV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ53 GMV, 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 AJ53 GMV registered?

AJ53 GMV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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