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AJ53 NYG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 125,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 123,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 121,191 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 115,566 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 113,062 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 106,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,871 miles

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

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

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

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

osr slight bind

Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

osr slight bind

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,326 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,584 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,584 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,135 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,343 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NYG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

AJ53 NYG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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