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CK53 WJZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,749 mi
Last recorded181,749 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 181,749 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 181,749 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 173,276 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 164,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 157,168 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 157,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 136,223 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 131,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 131,301 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 114,795 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dust cover loose on nearside rear shocker

Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,115 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,260 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 63,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 37,497 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CK53 WJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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