CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP53 FGN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,820 mi
Last recorded145,820 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 145,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 145,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside egde to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded & holed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded & weak

oil in under tray

Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,791 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on the inner edge

clutch rubber missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,880 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,880 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,960 miles

clutch rubber missing

front headlights have a very poor pattern

front wishbones rear bushes worn

imbalance on front brakes

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,853 miles

clutch rubber missing

front wishbones rear bushes worn

headlights have a poor pattern

thorn in o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,852 miles

injector chuffing

slight rear brake bind and possible low rear pads

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,340 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,604 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,384 miles

front brake disks corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

number 3 injector chuffing

turbo sounds quite noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,544 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 12 Sep 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,131 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP53 FGN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP53 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP53 FGN?

You can check the full history of AP53 FGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP53 FGN registered?

AP53 FGN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is AP53 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 FGN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP53 FGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP53 FGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.