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EK53 ZGF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,073 mi
Last recorded105,073 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,073 miles

Headlight aim pattern weak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,520 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 89,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 67,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,044 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,033 miles

front number plate cracket

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,416 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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EK53 ZGF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK53 ZGF, 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 EK53 ZGF registered?

EK53 ZGF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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