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EJ53 JNZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,838 mi
Last recorded136,838 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 JNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 136,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2015 124,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management warning light on

offside front and nearside front steering rack gaiters twisted

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre tread depth worn too 3mm at outer centre 3/4 of tread (205/55ZR16 91W)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,481 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front tyres partially worn on tread edges

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 5 Jul 2012 100,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant on minimum level

engine management light on

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres partially worn on tread edges

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

under-tray partially insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 88,300 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,337 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,334 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,505 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 JNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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