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CK53 MZL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,138 mi
Last recorded161,138 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 161,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 156,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 151,287 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 134,235 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 7 Nov 2013 134,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

disel injector chuffing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 117,813 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

disel injector chuffing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,195 miles

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

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

new rear bearings being fitted on customers instruction and new calipers

no rear bearing check as rear brakes binding

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 90,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

new rear bearings being fitted on customers instruction and new calipers

no rear bearing check as rear brakes binding

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,082 miles

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

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

o/s/r shock cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 67,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,187 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 47,060 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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CK53 MZL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK53 MZL, 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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CK53 MZL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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