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AP53 FNU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,940 mi
Last recorded156,940 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 156,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2015 156,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 150,421 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 126,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 97,721 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 97,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,666 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,181 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre widewall damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,581 miles

both rear shock absorber covers loose

inner edges of front tyres wearing

n/s/f tyre on 3mm in centre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,235 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 37,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,609 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 FNU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

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

Is AP53 FNU safe to buy?

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