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BT53 ZBE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 120,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,731 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,893 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 75,893 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,427 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 65,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,247 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,844 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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BT53 ZBE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BT53 ZBE, 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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BT53 ZBE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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