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AJ53 HFM

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,516 mi
Last recorded160,516 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 160,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 113,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 105,559 miles

could not fully test n/s/f seat belt due to childseat fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

could not fully test n/s/f seat belt due to childseat fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,027 miles

child seats fitted to nsr and osr

front wipers judder

rack damp

strong burnt diesel smeel under bonnet

Fail 6 Oct 2009 77,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seats fitted to nsr and osr

front wipers judder

rack damp

strong burnt diesel smeel under bonnet

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,894 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,084 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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AJ53 HFM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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