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AK53 FYD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,128 mi
Last recorded61,128 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,128 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 61,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,204 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,987 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,149 miles

advise:nearside and offside wiper blades.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 19,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise:nearside and offside wiper blades.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,552 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 FYD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

AK53 FYD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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