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AV53 VRU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 122,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened upper spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc's worn and corroded

play in both rear drop links

Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drive shaft support bearing sounds rough

Fail 7 Feb 2022 112,152 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both hitting bottom of screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

drive shaft support bearing sounds rough

Pass 28 Feb 2021 103,008 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged tapped on ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,661 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,623 miles

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

air con pipe (under engine) broken

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,636 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 28,954 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,335 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 VRU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRU, 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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AV53 VRU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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