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AP53 FHL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge, cords almost showing, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,416 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 76,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 67,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,115 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 34,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,605 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 FHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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