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CX53 BKZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,463 mi
Last recorded142,463 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 142,463 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Mar 2018 142,463 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing both sides front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,232 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,648 miles

condition of headlight lenses

Fail 9 Mar 2016 118,648 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

condition of headlight lenses

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,083 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,813 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,561 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 80,485 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,812 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 52,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,271 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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CX53 BKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX53 BKZ, 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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What year was CX53 BKZ registered?

CX53 BKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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