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AK53 FXF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,828 mi
Last recorded50,828 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.tread at 3mm

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre at 4mm.

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at joint. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,125 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 48,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,193 miles

Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,934 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some bulbs not working in speedo lamps

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,511 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,511 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,554 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,943 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,952 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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AK53 FXF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK53 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

AK53 FXF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AK53 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 FXF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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