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AK53 GRZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,597 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,620 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,879 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,517 miles

rear view mirror not fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,017 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 GRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

AK53 GRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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