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AK53 OZB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,418 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints have play/wear - Just meet criteria

Both sides headlight misted - pattern just meets criteria

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear brake discs show wear

Possible turbo boost leak - Noise heard during emissions test

Rear subframe & all rear suspension components corroding

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

Unable to test passenger front & both sides rear outer seat belts due to car seats fitted

Windscreen wiper starting to smear

Fail 1 Jun 2016 135,418 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NEARSIDE REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Both sides front lower suspension arm ball joints have play/wear - Just meet criteria

Both sides headlight misted - pattern just meets criteria

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear brake discs show wear

Possible turbo boost leak - Noise heard during emissions test

Rear subframe & all rear suspension components corroding

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

Unable to test passenger front & both sides rear outer seat belts due to car seats fitted

Windscreen wiper starting to smear

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,564 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,790 miles

windscreen decor in drivers view of road

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,914 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2013 105,908 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

air bag light on

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 82,854 miles

Both front tyres have damage to the outer sidewall but not cut to the cords

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 56,907 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 56,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,868 miles

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

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

front & rear pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front & rear pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,031 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 32,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

AK53 OZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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