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AK53 FVF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,923 mi
Last recorded90,923 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,923 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant low

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,909 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant low

Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,798 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,439 miles

Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to separate

outer lenses of headlamps require polishing

Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to separate

outer lenses of headlamps require polishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,146 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,497 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,074 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 19,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,501 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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AK53 FVF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FVF, 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 AK53 FVF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK53 FVF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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