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AK53 RZG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 115,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,463 miles

engine oil light on customer aware

Fail 5 Jan 2018 112,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil light on customer aware

Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,105 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 109,092 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall split but not showing cords

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,751 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall split but not showing cords

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,399 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,584 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,346 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,247 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,144 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,465 miles

both front pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,888 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear seat belt not checked owing to child seat fitted

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 RZG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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