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AJ53 GWG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 132,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,226 miles

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

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corrosion hole

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe(in front of fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corrosion hole

Offside Rear coil spring corroded and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,601 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight restricted movement offside rear wheel

Fail 17 Oct 2014 105,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight restricted movement offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,073 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,043 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 87,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,762 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,865 miles

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

advise only top plastic engine cover loose / insulators missing

pass / advise item on interior mirror in excess of 40 mm dia .

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,764 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,108 miles

Drivers side sun visor hanging down but not enough to obscure drivers view

Fail 9 Oct 2007 36,108 miles

Drivers side sun visor hanging down but not enough to obscure drivers view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,784 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 GWG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

AJ53 GWG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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