MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion starting both outer sills
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion starting both outer sills
corrosion starting o/s "A" post at screen area but not yet to excess
n/s/r tyre @ 1.6mm limit
o/s/r tyre 2mm
both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges. Must be getting close to cords would advise replacing for safety
engine cover fitted
n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut but not yet to fail criteria
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides front lower (2.4.F.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear shock covers dropped down
undertray fitted
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear shock covers dropped down
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs worn & corroded, inner faces, not to excess.
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake discs worn & corroded, inner faces, not to excess.
Noted screw in offside rear tyre.
All tyres worn on inner edges.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All tyres worn on inner edges.
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AP53 GYF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AP53 GYF, 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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AP53 GYF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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