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AK53 HEU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 9 Jun 2016 133,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,939 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,938 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 84,753 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 81,200 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 81,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,587 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HEU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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