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CW53 AXX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,209 mi
Last recorded162,209 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 162,209 miles

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

exhaust heat shields all damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2016 169,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust heat shields all damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,359 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight imbalance on handbrake

trackrod end gaitors perished

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2014 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front inner track rod arm has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,319 miles

advice both rear brake discs corrosion on inside of discs

Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,319 miles

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

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

advice both rear brake discs corrosion on inside of discs

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 38,975 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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CW53 AXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AXX, 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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What year was CW53 AXX registered?

CW53 AXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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