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AK53 RHZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,176 mi
Last recorded115,176 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 115,176 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,991 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,598 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 34,598 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front drive shaft gaitor is leaking.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 32,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,585 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,114 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
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AK53 RHZ 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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

AK53 RHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is AK53 RHZ safe to buy?

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