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AM03 AXB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,571 mi
Last recorded183,571 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 183,571 miles

Advise; offside rear wheel bearing worn.

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush [both sides] (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 183,571 miles

Advise; offside rear wheel bearing worn.

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush [both sides] (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 178,004 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 177,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 165,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 165,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 154,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 154,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 125,222 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 111,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,110 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 71,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,903 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,493 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AM03 AXB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AXB, 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 AM03 AXB registered?

AM03 AXB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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