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AK53 FVD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 112,791 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,259 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 107,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot release button inop

both rear shock absorber plastic dust covers deteriorated

centre seat belt buckle casing damaged

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,303 miles

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,208 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,665 miles

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

all tyres are worn on inner edge

center rear seat belt clasp caising broken

front and rear brake discs are worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,665 miles

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

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

all tyres are worn on inner edge

center rear seat belt clasp caising broken

front and rear brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,989 miles

both front headlamp lens deteriorating but not affecting image

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

both rear tyres stepping out heavily on inner edges

centre rear seat belt stalk buckle plastic surround broken/cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,234 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,161 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AK53 FVD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK53 FVD, 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 FVD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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