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AK53 GGA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,337 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front (nearside and offside) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,510 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front (nearside and offside) Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,471 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,468 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,584 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,795 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,898 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,898 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,228 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,153 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AK53 GGA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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