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AX53 DYW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,044 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED / OFFSIDE PINKED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM / CENTRE AND REAR HEATSHEILDS INSECURE

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES FADED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR TAIL PIPE HANGER CORRODED OFF / EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Service brake binding but not excessively OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 82,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,555 miles

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

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

o/s front brake binding

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,040 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,126 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,869 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 29,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,180 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 DYW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 DYW registered?

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

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