MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
eml illuminated
slight bind o/s rear wheel
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
eml illuminated
slight bind o/s rear wheel
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
EML light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine management light on dash
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on dash
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
limited inspection to the rear centre seat belt due to child seat fitted
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
limited inspection to the rear centre seat belt due to child seat fitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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BL53 CNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BL53 CNJ, 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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BL53 CNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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