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AP53 GXF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,225 mi
Last recorded130,225 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,225 miles

both outer sills and rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Nov 2014 92,028 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,728 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)

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

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

fuel injector seal excessively worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,728 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)

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

fuel injector seal excessively worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,165 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 70,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,354 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,368 miles

rear link arms split

Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,780 miles

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

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 GXF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GXF, 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

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What year was AP53 GXF registered?

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

Is AP53 GXF safe to buy?

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