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AK53 PMU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 159,733 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 159,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,546 miles

parking brake just pass the efficiency test requrier repair

Fail 17 Nov 2015 157,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

parking brake just pass the efficiency test requrier repair

Pass 27 Sep 2014 150,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 135,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 116,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,564 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,525 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,078 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,702 miles

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 PMU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

AK53 PMU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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