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BL53 ZDP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slight on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear surface corrosion to chassis leg

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear surface corrosion to chassis leg

engine light on

surface corrosion to underside floor

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,565 miles

surface corrosion to underside floor

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slight on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear surface corrosion to chassis leg

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear surface corrosion to chassis leg

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,698 miles

N/S/F Hedlamp Dip Beam Pattern Poor

Fail 20 Jul 2015 86,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Hedlamp Dip Beam Pattern Poor

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,623 miles

Idle Speed Abit High Possible Air Leak On Induction Side Of Inlet Manifold

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Idle Speed Abit High Possible Air Leak On Induction Side Of Inlet Manifold

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,726 miles

*** ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ***

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

*** ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ***

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,520 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel flap missing. o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,055 miles

nearside rear tyre just above 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,055 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre just above 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,813 miles

Advise - Front Wiper Blades Worn

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise - Front Wiper Blades Worn

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,503 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tax disk in swept area

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,658 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 26,404 miles

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

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)

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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BL53 ZDP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL53 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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