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AK53 RYY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 124,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,554 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,396 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and slight movement in nearside bush.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joints.

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and slight movement in nearside bush.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joints.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,263 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside rear brake pads wearing low, approx 3mm.

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joints.

Slight movement in nearside front wishbone rear bush.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 90,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside rear brake pads wearing low, approx 3mm.

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar link arm lower ball joints.

Slight movement in nearside front wishbone rear bush.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 81,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no oil in engine topped up to do test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no oil in engine topped up to do test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,049 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,215 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,829 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 28,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,392 miles

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

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 RYY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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