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AJ53 VSD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,998 miles

Front headlamps faded

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Front headlamps faded

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,152 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,167 miles

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

alignment check advised due to tyre wear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,969 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,153 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2009 46,954 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VSD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green 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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

AJ53 VSD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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