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AK53 GGZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,593 mi
Last recorded60,593 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 60,449 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 51,710 miles

Advice slight bind both rear brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,710 miles

Advice slight bind both rear brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,967 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on the edges nearside nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,195 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 GGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

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

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