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AP53 GYF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,425 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 130,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,195 miles

both rear shock covers dropped down

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 86,195 miles

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

both rear shock covers dropped down

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 79,989 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,743 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 62,836 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,836 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,471 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded, inner faces, not to excess.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 51,471 miles

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.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,186 miles

Noted screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,236 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,236 miles

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.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,188 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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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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