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RA53 AYW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,507 mi
Last recorded57,507 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 AYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,753 miles

Rear handbrake performance low

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,146 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 50,085 miles

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

washer bottle cap missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres low tread inner edge

headlamps dip patterns poor,lenses cloudy

power steering rack damp

rear brake pads appear to be getting quite low

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,820 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers side rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,050 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers side rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre cracking, punctured and wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre cracking

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2010 30,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2010 30,303 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,489 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 22,277 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2007 17,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 13,280 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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RA53 AYW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA53 AYW, 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 RA53 AYW registered?

RA53 AYW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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