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AP53 FFY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear of outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear of outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2022

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,456 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,336 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 110,333 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever needs adjustment

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 101,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,755 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,487 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,487 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,984 miles

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear tyre centre tread wearing thin.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,984 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear tyre centre tread wearing thin.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,788 miles

N/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,788 miles

N/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

O/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,895 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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AP53 FFY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP53 FFY, 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 AP53 FFY registered?

AP53 FFY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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