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AK53 HCP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions not tested

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside wiper not tested

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,777 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 72,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,334 miles

osr tyre age cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,853 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,852 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 HCP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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