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AP53 FHK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,260 mi
Last recorded135,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 135,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp glasses getting rough

heat shield loose

n/s front tyre getting low 2 mm

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp glasses getting rough

heat shield loose

n/s front tyre getting low 2 mm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,622 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 Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both headlamps turning yellow

front discs and pads getting low

injector seals leaking

o/s striker bar bolt loose

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,030 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 69,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 43,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP53 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

AP53 FHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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