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AK53 GYX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,959 miles

front + rear suspension very rusty

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2022 96,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front + rear suspension very rusty

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,883 miles

osr + nsf tyres worn on edges

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,495 miles

both sill damaged

exhaust rusty

front pads getting low

osr tyre worn on edges

rear subframe + suspension rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2020 94,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sill damaged

exhaust rusty

front pads getting low

osr tyre worn on edges

rear subframe + suspension rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,093 miles

osf tyre worn on edge close to limit

osr tyre worn on edge

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,951 miles

both rear shocks damp

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear shocks damp

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,531 miles

both head lamps poor

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,084 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,207 miles

cut on o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 11 Dec 2015 72,207 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cut on o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,599 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 62,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,636 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 47,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,559 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 GYX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

AK53 GYX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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