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AK53 RVN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,414 mi
Last recorded181,414 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 181,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2019 178,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 175,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 175,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 171,458 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 169,890 miles

Nearside headlight lens deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 169,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Coolant leak rad header tank ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

e.m.l on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 166,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

back box hanger rusted away

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 166,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush - arm marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Backbox exhaust hanger broken

Clutch pedal rubber missing

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle overheating

Pass 3 Nov 2014 158,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,661 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,715 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 138,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,371 miles

o/s/f top mount bearing slightly rough

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,320 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,577 miles

unable to test underside of engine bay due to covers

Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,696 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 RVN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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