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FX53 ZRA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,621 mi
Last recorded79,621 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,341 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s/r droplink

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,806 miles

Front tyres getting low at 3mm

Nearside handbrake only just a pass at 16%

Fail 12 Jul 2010 44,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,917 miles

Baffels noisy in rear exhaust silencer

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK VERY LOW CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,320 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY SCUFFED CUT & DAMAGED ON INNER SIDEWALL & WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN REVERSED ON RIM!)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,089 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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FX53 ZRA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FX53 ZRA, 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 FX53 ZRA registered?

FX53 ZRA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FX53 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 ZRA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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