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EJ53 HZV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,479 mi
Last recorded48,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,479 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2016 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,440 miles

cracking to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

slight cracking to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,483 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cracking.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,230 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,190 miles

nearside rear sidewall slightly scuffed

slight cut in nearside front tyre cords not exposed

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,649 miles

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,301 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 HZV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

EJ53 HZV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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