MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake discs slightly corroded scored and pitted
battery slightly loose but secure
offside rear reflector slightly damaged
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
battery slightly loose but secure
offside rear reflector slightly damaged
rear brake discs slightly corroded scored and pitted
both front head lamps starting to dis colour
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
both front head lamps starting to dis colour
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)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 FWV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AK53 FWV, 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 AK53 FWV registered?
AK53 FWV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is AK53 FWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 FWV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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