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AV53 YNP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 140,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,093 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus,advise polishing glasses.

Exhaust tail pipe mount hook fractured away from pipe

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,500 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

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

Rear brake pads worn thin and discs slightly scored and rusty

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Small stone chip low in nearside swept area of front screen

Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,041 miles

Headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,985 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 71,569 miles

Offside outer cv gaiter leaking.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 59,059 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,043 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 41,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,599 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 32,599 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,832 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 28,832 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,677 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 YNP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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