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EN53 ZHA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ZHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,539 miles

Both front caliper retaining springs missing

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Both front caliper retaining springs missing

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 103,392 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,499 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,018 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 117,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,464 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,864 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,508 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 32,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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EN53 ZHA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN53 ZHA, 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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EN53 ZHA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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