MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
windscreen decor in drivers view of road
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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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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AK53 OZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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