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AK53 HDE

2003 Ford C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,901 mi
Last recorded63,901 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford C-max76,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HDE
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,901 miles

offside front steel wheel is a different design to the other 3 wheels

passenger wiper blade starting to smear seen

Fail 20 Feb 2012 63,683 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside front steel wheel is a different design to the other 3 wheels

Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,538 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AK53 HDE is a 2003 Ford C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 76,088 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 HDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 23 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK53 HDE registered?

AK53 HDE is a 2003 Ford C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 HDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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