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CN53 PTZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,785 mi
Last recorded114,785 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2021 114,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 110,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 106,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,506 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,506 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,245 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 56,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,870 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,086 miles

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

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

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

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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CN53 PTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CN53 PTZ, 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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CN53 PTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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