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AK53 HBO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,593 mi
Last recorded129,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 123,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,574 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 115,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,027 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower sill

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,914 miles

Note: Both headlight glasses have deteriorated but light output is not reduced.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,914 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Note: Both headlight glasses have deteriorated but light output is not reduced.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,488 miles

Note: Both headlight glasses have deteriorated but light output is not seriously reduced.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,166 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hangers heavily corroded

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

O/S/R wheel trim missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 81,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hangers heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake release uneven

Fail 1 Oct 2010 63,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake release uneven

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres running off inner shoulders

rear brake imballance slight

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,258 miles

slight imballance on front brakes 19%

strongly advised rear brake imballance , off side rear binding slight

Fail 27 Sep 2008 43,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

slight imballance on front brakes 19%

strongly advised rear brake imballance , off side rear binding slight

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,446 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on outer shoulders

brake imballance 21%

off side front tyre 5-3-4mm

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 HBO 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 81.8%.

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

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