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AK53 FWB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,032 mi
Last recorded78,032 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 78,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,424 miles

BOTH FRONT & O/S/R Tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,710 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,802 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 43,800 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,089 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,089 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,600 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 23,600 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 11,977 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 FWB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 FWB registered?

AK53 FWB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AK53 FWB safe to buy?

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