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AK53 GVP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,167 mi
Last recorded151,167 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,167 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber top casings insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber top casings insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate in poor condition

both headlamp aims poor

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 128,830 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure And damaged. (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 118,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 8 Aug 2015 108,846 miles

both beam patterns poor

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2015 108,846 miles

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

both beam patterns poor

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,984 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 96,984 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,126 miles

both front wipers juddery

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2013 84,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wipers juddery

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 732,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,664 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r hand brake has lower efficiency.

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 GVP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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