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AK53 GHO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,262 mi
Last recorded100,262 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,262 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,262 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,885 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,477 miles

head lights poor image

Fail 3 Oct 2015 86,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

head lights poor image

n/s front tyre worn on edges advise changing

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,394 miles

headlights deteriating

n/s rear sill corroding

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs corroded and worn

headlights deteriating

n/s sill corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,498 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Headlight lenses faded

n/s sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,828 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,667 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,296 miles

front wiper blades juddering across screen.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,089 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)

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 GHO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 GHO registered?

AK53 GHO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AK53 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 GHO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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