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AK53 EXW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,402 mi
Last recorded140,402 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,402 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 137,501 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 137,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,452 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 132,452 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 126,928 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,006 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 123,006 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,844 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,839 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 31,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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AK53 EXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK53 EXW, 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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AK53 EXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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