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EJ53 CZU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,870 mi
Last recorded85,870 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,870 miles

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

n/s/r shock misting oil

o/s/f shock misting oil

Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2021 84,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,408 miles

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Fail 22 Dec 2020 81,408 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Pass 8 May 2019 79,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

off and near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 11 May 2018 76,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

Fail 1 May 2018 76,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

Pass 2 May 2017 73,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,285 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,517 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,059 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,682 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 38,682 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,715 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread also perished/splitting

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,476 miles

both front tyres warn to bald on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,566 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 CZU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJ53 CZU, 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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EJ53 CZU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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