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EJ53 CZG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

20,402 mi
Last recorded20,402 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20,402 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,139 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 18,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 17,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 17,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 15,827 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 15,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 15,032 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 15,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 13,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,233 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 13,231 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 12,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 12,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 11,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 10,040 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 9,435 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 9,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 8,854 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 8,854 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 8,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 6,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 6,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 5,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 4,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 1,294 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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EJ53 CZG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EJ53 CZG, 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 EJ53 CZG registered?

EJ53 CZG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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