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AK53 GWO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 82,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,205 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on both edges

Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,196 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn bald on both edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 77,725 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,550 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,208 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres ON legal limits

rear exhaust mounting broken - system secure

Fail 27 Nov 2014 58,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres ON legal limits

rear exhaust mounting broken - system secure

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,279 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,131 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres low inner edges

nearside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,800 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 28,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2008 24,934 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 24,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,674 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 GWO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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