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AV53 HJG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,481 mi
Last recorded71,481 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also has slight movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,580 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

high brake lever is high

Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

high brake lever is high

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 61,040 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,585 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,585 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,256 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,977 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,209 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear are very worn at shoulders.

Malfunction indicator is staying on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Rear brake pads are worn very thin.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,568 miles

Centre rear seat not present.

Nearside front brake disc is fairly worn and scored at inner face.

Nearside rear tyre was very low on inflation pressure.

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Pass 8 May 2008 22,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic engine undershield fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 16,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV53 HJG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV53 HJG, 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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AV53 HJG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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