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AJ53 UVT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2020 125,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side should clean or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side should clean or replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,687 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side should clean (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak should investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side should clean (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak should investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 118,642 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 114,931 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 102,411 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 102,407 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 94,699 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 89,883 miles

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

Nearside hanbrake cable slightly chafed

Fail 29 May 2013 89,875 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside hanbrake cable slightly chafed

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 84,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 71,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 71,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 61,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,057 miles

slight leak from n/s front suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,508 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UVT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 UVT, 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 UVT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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