MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oil and coolant levels low
Exhaust heat shield loose
N/S/F Tyre worn low on inner edge
O/S/R Tyre preasure low and screw in tyre.
Plastic undertrays fitted
Rear suspension rusty
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Engine oil and coolant levels low
Exhaust heat shield loose
N/S/F Tyre worn low on inner edge
O/S/R Tyre preasure low and screw in tyre.
Plastic undertrays fitted
Rear suspension rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
corosion to exhaust system / rear mounting peg ooded through / resr eat shield loose
front tyres wearing on inner edges
headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image
rear shock absorbers dust covers loose
wiper blades smearing screen / n/s washer jet partily blocked
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
corosion to exhaust system / rear mounting peg ooded through / resr eat shield loose
front tyres wearing on inner edges
headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image
oil leak
rear shock absorbers dust covers loose
wiper blades smearing screen / n/s washer jet partily blocked
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both headlamp lenses tarnished
both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched
exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling
offside rear shock absorber weak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both headlamp lenses tarnished
both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched
exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling
offside rear shock absorber weak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn low on inner part of tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn low on inner part of tread
note clutch pedal rubber missing
note front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 FUE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FUE, 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 FUE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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