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AM03 BCY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,504 mi
Last recorded137,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 127,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 106,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,040 miles

Front Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both tyres have slight stepped treads

Fail 23 Jul 2018 99,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both head lamps have badly smoked Head lamp lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Front Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both tyres have slight stepped treads

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,888 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front tyres close to legal limit

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly distorted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front tyres close to legal limit

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,935 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Front Both head light aims just met pass

Front Both tyres slight worn inner edges

Rear Sub frame slight corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,388 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,424 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 50,227 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 42,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,642 miles

4x tyres worn inside

Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

4x tyres worn inside

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,281 miles

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

front tyres wearing more on insides

handbrake close to end of adjustment

o/s/f brake low efficiency

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inside

washer jets weak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 13,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,381 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
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AM03 BCY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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