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AV53 YNE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,895 miles

front metal exhaust brackets corrosion present

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front metal exhaust brackets corrosion present

Pass 24 Dec 2013 96,004 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,195 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer egde

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,195 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn outer egde

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Apr 2012 79,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,699 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 68,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 56,466 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,477 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,956 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,956 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,593 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm tread depth limit.

Fail 1 Dec 2006 28,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm tread depth limit.

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 YNE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AV53 YNE, 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 YNE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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