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AV53 TTU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,147 mi
Last recorded113,147 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 113,147 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to engine burning dense blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,742 miles

both front tyres on limit

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,695 miles

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

washer jets partially blocked

Fail 1 Aug 2008 40,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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)

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn front and rear pads low

washers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,141 miles

1. n/s door mirror glass insecure 2. rear brake pads worn low 3. front brake pads worrn low

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 TTU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

AV53 TTU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AV53 TTU safe to buy?

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