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AP53 KMG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,002 mi
Last recorded144,002 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,002 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,947 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,555 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken away

Fail 12 Oct 2016 124,555 miles

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

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken away

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,654 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,028 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 83,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,222 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,847 miles

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

rear pads getting low

rear suspension bushes splitting

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Feb 2011 66,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

rear pads getting low

rear suspension bushes splitting

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,448 miles

o/s/f tyre 0mm inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,719 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 KMG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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