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AK53 GNX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,182 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 109,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,676 miles

front exhaust hanger bracket missing

reverse lights inoperative

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps clouded plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 107,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps clouded plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger bracket missing

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

both headlight lenses deteriorating

exhaust front bracket broken away

Fail 31 Jul 2019 102,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in traed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

both headlight lenses deteriorating

exhaust front bracket broken away

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,589 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,594 miles

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,333 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,394 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on edges .

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,493 miles

front and rear brake pads are low

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 GNX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

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