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AK53 HDV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,045 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,769 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 93,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R disc damaged due to worn out brake pads

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,398 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 33,398 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AK53 HDV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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