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AV53 TUA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,968 mi
Last recorded149,968 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 149,968 miles

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

head lamp aims dim

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight uneven wear on osr inner tyre edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Rear exhaust hanger broken

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2016 142,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 sill damaged

Rear exhaust hanger broken

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocker dust covers split

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre perished and has cut on outer side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,973 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,503 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear shocker dust covers loose

front brake discs slightly worn

intercooler slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished & has slight uneven wear on inner edge

offside sill damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,582 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear tyre 3mm & has uneven wear on inner edge

rear windows tinted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 104,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear tyre 3mm & has uneven wear on inner edge

rear windows tinted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,889 miles

nsr inner wheel rim damaged

os sill damaged

uneven wear on osr inner tyre edge

osf tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear windows tinted

Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn & pitted

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

rear windows tinted

slight bind on offside front brake

wiper blades noisy

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,461 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,461 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,741 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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AV53 TUA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc 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 AV53 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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