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MW53 AHE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,124 mi
Last recorded127,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,391 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing From Front Flexy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Both Front (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Both Front Headlights Dull

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Rear snow tyre fitted

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,504 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 95,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,118 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,676 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,532 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,816 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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MW53 AHE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW53 AHE, 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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MW53 AHE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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