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AU53 WJV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no dip beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no dip beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 63,619 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes and various rear perishing

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge perishing and near legal limit

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside front wheel trim missing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,331 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,701 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 37,701 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,013 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AU53 WJV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AU53 WJV, 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 AU53 WJV registered?

AU53 WJV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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