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AJ53 OBA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,714 mi
Last recorded92,714 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,912 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,226 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,861 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 OBA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

AJ53 OBA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is AJ53 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 OBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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