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CW53 AVM

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,282 miles

Little reserve on handbrake

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 111,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

emissions zero

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,151 miles

both rear tyres inner edges,uneven wear--o/srear hand brake readinglow--

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres uneven wear inner edges,tyres in poor condition---

engine oil level not checked,--dip stick wired to filler cap--

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 59,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 53,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,992 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front seat belt twisted

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,066 miles

Nearside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CW53 AVM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CW53 AVM, 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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CW53 AVM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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