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AX53 DYJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,673 mi
Last recorded194,673 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 194,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 194,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 180,277 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 180,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 154,549 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,729 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 125,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,940 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 82,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,278 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,474 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 DYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

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

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