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BT53 ZBP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,892 mi
Last recorded193,892 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 193,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 176,111 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Fail 19 Apr 2012 176,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 154,873 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear shocks weak

both rear suspension bump stops broken

engine cover insecure

movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

not all of centre brake light works

Fail 21 Apr 2011 154,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear shocks weak

both rear suspension bump stops broken

engine cover insecure

movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

not all of centre brake light works

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,629 miles

back box heat sheild loose

both front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2010 134,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box heat sheild loose

both front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 113,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,178 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 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT53 ZBP, 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 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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