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AK53 GZF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,924 mi
Last recorded36,924 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,440 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 34,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,641 miles

n/s/r seat belt retracts slow

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,115 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 30,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,103 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 25,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,599 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,320 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,414 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 GZF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

AK53 GZF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 GZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 GZF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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