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AK53 HFF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,825 mi
Last recorded116,825 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 116,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,446 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 113,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,313 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,313 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,095 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 107,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,814 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,969 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,206 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 90,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,368 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,558 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,619 miles

all tyres perishing

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,160 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,107 miles

n/s/f(passenger door)outter handle requires extra force to open

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,370 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,370 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,962 miles

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

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 HFF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

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

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