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EN53 ZHC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,078 mi
Last recorded113,078 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust leak from middle silencer

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure wont latch to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust leak from middle silencer

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,521 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 107,521 miles

Emissions not tested No oil on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch liner insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,792 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 100,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,493 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pads wearing low

front lower wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low .. no tread on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pads wearing low

front lower wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low .. no tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 72,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

movement in front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,919 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,684 miles

205/55VR16

NEEDS A FULL 4-WAY ALIGNMENT

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 47,641 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

205/55VR16

NEEDS A FULL 4-WAY ALIGNMENT

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,986 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,215 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 29,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 23,354 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,940 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EN53 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EN53 ZHC, 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 EN53 ZHC registered?

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

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