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AK53 RXR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,733 miles

engine idle speed appears higher than expected and they occasionaly stay high for a few seconds after throttle is relesed

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,559 miles

child seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front and rear brake pads worn VERY close to legal minimum

Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,472 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

child seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front and rear brake pads worn VERY close to legal minimum

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,067 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre tread very worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,885 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

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 RXR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

AK53 RXR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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