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AX53 DZL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 116,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,578 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted + corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 101,807 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating and starting to distort there beam patterns

front and rear brake discs lipped + corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,792 miles

front discs lipped

nsf tyre worn down to legal limit

osf tyre low tread ,2-3mm

rear discs badly lipped

rear pads worn low

Pass 29 May 2012 83,926 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front bumper/grill/nearside headlamp slight damage

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 May 2012 83,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades slight wear

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc,s worn

rear brake disc,s worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 67,642 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc,s worn

rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 6 May 2009 34,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,490 miles

both rear ( 3 point ) seat belts noy checked fully

Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 18,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AX53 DZL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX53 DZL, 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 AX53 DZL registered?

AX53 DZL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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