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ET53 AGX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,436 mi
Last recorded105,436 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,153 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,249 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,083 miles

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)

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

very slight play in n/s ball joint

Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,081 miles

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

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

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)

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

very slight play in n/s ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,476 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

O/S/R tyre has slight stepping to tread

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres have stepping to tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,456 miles

Rear tyres have stepping to tread

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,153 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 22,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ET53 AGX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET53 AGX, 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 ET53 AGX registered?

ET53 AGX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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