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EF53 CHZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,488 mi
Last recorded97,488 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,488 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 97,488 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,475 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,507 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp lens is weathered (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp lens is weathered (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,699 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,866 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,083 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,206 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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EF53 CHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EF53 CHZ, 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 EF53 CHZ registered?

EF53 CHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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