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AM03 ARU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,077 mi
Last recorded71,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,910 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorated and have damage

nearside and offside outer sills have damage

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs deteriorated and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 50,911 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Brake Balance Poor

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Headlamp Beam Pattens Poor

N/S/R Tyre Perishing & Getting Close To Legal Limit

O/S/R Indicator Slightly Pale

Rear Number Plate Slightly Discoloured

Side Wall Damage O/S/R Tyre

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack Joint

Upper & Lower Engine Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,727 miles

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,543 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge but still within limits

Fail 29 Jul 2009 36,543 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge but still within limits

removed screen obstuctions (centre & nearside) before test started

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,021 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 29,021 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

engine under tray not secured on all fixings

Fail 13 Jul 2007 19,251 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 12,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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AM03 ARU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 ARU, 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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AM03 ARU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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