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AV53 HJD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,358 mi
Last recorded77,358 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,305 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre cracked due to age

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,980 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,980 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,784 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 28,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,686 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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AV53 HJD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV53 HJD, 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 AV53 HJD registered?

AV53 HJD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AV53 HJD safe to buy?

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