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AP53 HNN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,183 miles

front brakes heavily corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules swollen in the rubbers

Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,183 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

front brakes heavily corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules swollen in the rubbers

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,109 miles

EPB warning issue illuminated on dash board . parking brake operating/efficiency satisfactory

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 87,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

EPB warning issue illuminated on dash board . parking brake operating/efficiency satisfactory

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 87,030 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,611 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,857 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,857 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 67,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,595 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,023 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight noise from front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,736 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HNN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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