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CP53 NZV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 113,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,022 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,975 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 88,695 miles

both front brake discs have slight wear lips

both rear brake discs have medium wear lips

front brake pads appear 80% worn

Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,695 miles

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

both front brake discs have slight wear lips

both rear brake discs have medium wear lips

front brake pads appear 80% worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,722 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,714 miles

advise rear number plate starting peel

Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,714 miles

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

advise rear number plate starting peel

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,413 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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CP53 NZV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP53 NZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 NZV registered?

CP53 NZV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2003.

Is CP53 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 NZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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