MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
both beam patterns poor
both rear coil springs corroded
nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both beam patterns poor
both rear coil springs corroded
nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn
Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
both front wipers juddery
both rear coil springs corroded
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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