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CK53 TZF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,607 mi
Last recorded90,607 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 TZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,683 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,821 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 84,821 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,338 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,291 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,776 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,647 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,647 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,636 miles

both rear bump stops incomplete

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,162 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,338 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 58,338 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2009 44,773 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,734 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,107 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 TZF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CK53 TZF, 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 TZF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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