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ET03 RCZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,952 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,500 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 120,464 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 119,286 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,988 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 109,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 100,818 miles

both front brake disc have slight wear

both rear brake discs have slight wear

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2014 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has slight distortion

n/s front wheel inner rim has slight damage

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering joint has slight weepage of oil

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,047 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces.

front nearside tyre is worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn on inner faces.

front nearside tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,746 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,799 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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ET03 RCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET03 RCZ, 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 ET03 RCZ registered?

ET03 RCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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