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EF53 CPZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,649 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 97,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,204 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,447 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 93,447 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,849 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,849 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear coil spring worn rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,139 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,783 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,694 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,459 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 29,459 miles

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

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

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

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 CPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 EF53 CPZ, 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 EF53 CPZ registered?

EF53 CPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is EF53 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 CPZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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