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AV53 YOX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,133 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner and outer c.v. gaiter's very small pin hole's.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,846 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 72,636 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 7 Jan 2017 62,933 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Jan 2017 62,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,402 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,757 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,981 miles

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

offside windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2012 50,877 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,134 miles

slight damage to o/s/r inner wheel rim

slight grease around o.s outer cv gaitor.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,787 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,231 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 14,231 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 YOX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YOX, 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 YOX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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