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EF53 VZL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,316 mi
Last recorded178,316 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 178,316 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to come unbonded.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Slight leak from front exhaust flexible section.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 170,836 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear suspension bump stops damaged.

Both rear trailing arm front bushes just starting to come unbonded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Slight fluctuation to front brake readings.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 168,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 162,426 miles

all brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2014 162,365 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

geneal underbody corrosion

all brake discs heavily corroded/worn

exhaust corroding in places

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2013 151,790 miles

brake discs front and rear

Fail 15 Mar 2013 151,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake discs front and rear

sfa worning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 143,788 miles

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

engine oil leak

general corrosion to underbody and exhaust

n/s/f tyre starting to get low

o/s/r brake has slight bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 143,788 miles

engine oil leak

general corrosion to underbody and exhaust

n/s/f tyre starting to get low

o/s/r brake has slight bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 130,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 130,099 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,122 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 109,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,605 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF53 VZL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VZL, 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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EF53 VZL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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