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AO53 UZV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,161 miles

All rear steering and suspension components very rusty/corroding

Battery light on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 121,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear steering and suspension components very rusty/corroding

Battery light on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,599 miles

Rear lower quarter of o/s/f wing corroded through

battery light stays on

excess oil leak under engine area

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,637 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 11 Aug 2022 115,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure

light aims adjusted for test

n/s/r seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,959 miles

centre + rear exhaust heat shields not secured

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 109,950 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

centre + rear exhaust heat shields not secured

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,949 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s/f outer cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,676 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 101,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 82,158 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,610 miles

1front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 20 May 2010 42,292 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 20 May 2009 37,020 miles

cut in off side tyre not to cords

nail in n/side rear tyre

cut in n/side rear tyre to cords under 25mm

Fail 20 May 2009 37,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in off side tyre not to cords

nail in n/side rear tyre

cut in n/side rear tyre to cords under 25mm

Pass 22 May 2008 31,628 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 24,365 miles

both rear tyres wearing

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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AO53 UZV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 UZV, 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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AO53 UZV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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