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AX53 DYG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,346 mi
Last recorded122,346 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 122,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,019 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Heat Shield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 111,672 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,937 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,631 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osf fog light damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2018 94,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

osf fog light damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,575 miles

Central Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

osf fog light damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,114 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 82,023 miles

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,336 miles

braking area on inner faces of front brake discs reduced due to corrosion

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

braking area on inner faces of front brake discs reduced due to corrosion

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,765 miles

windscreen washers poor

possible slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack pinion area - requires further investigation

Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,765 miles

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

possible slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack pinion area - requires further investigation

windscreen washers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,616 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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AX53 DYG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AX53 DYG, 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 AX53 DYG registered?

AX53 DYG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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