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FD53 AHJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also discoloured by heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,996 miles

headlight image poor (both)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front brake pads breaking up

rear subframe and arms rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front brake pads breaking up

rear subframe and arms rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,892 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlights faded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlights faded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,806 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,605 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,130 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,130 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,794 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs severely corroded

rear brake discs corroded due to inactivity

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,724 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Front brake discs badly corroded on inside

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,724 miles

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

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Front brake discs badly corroded on inside

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,144 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undershield fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,775 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2007 22,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,959 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn almost bald on edges

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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FD53 AHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FD53 AHJ, 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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FD53 AHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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