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AJ53 VKC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,793 mi
Last recorded95,793 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,385 miles

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

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

both rear number plate lamps have diminished light output

Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,177 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

both rear number plate lamps have diminished light output

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge [stepped up tread area]

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge 2.1mm [stepped up tread area]

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,910 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,910 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front slighly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,966 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor play in nearside front tie rod end

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,350 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 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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