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AX53 FRC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wings corroded and holed but not insecure. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

various underside corroded.

Fail 17 Jan 2024 131,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wings corroded and holed but not insecure. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

various underside corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2024 131,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Body insecure wing corroded and sharpe (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower wing panel poor

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front wing corroded and holed

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 130,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front wing corroded and holed

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f wing rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,137 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,379 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,416 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,089 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front. (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,984 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 13 Jul 2015 76,354 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres on/near limit

Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

other tyres worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,396 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

other tyres worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,693 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn due possible kerbing

Nearside headlamp aim near border line of being too hogh

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn due possible kerbing

Nearside headlamp aim near border line of being too hogh

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,074 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2009 43,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 May 2009 43,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2008 38,033 miles

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

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

rear mid seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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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AX53 FRC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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