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AK53 GWY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 113,655 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 113,655 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,062 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,359 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 99,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,381 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,381 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 71,198 miles

air bag light "ON" on dash

Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light "ON" on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 44,588 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,713 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 42,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,346 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,762 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 GWY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

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

Is AK53 GWY safe to buy?

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