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FX53 ZXW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,603 mi
Last recorded127,603 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ZXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,603 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre starting to wear on edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills - both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 120,889 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Rear Suspension corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 115,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Rear Suspension corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,909 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil level low

under tray fitted

windscreen washers not contacting windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,769 miles

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

Air bag lamp was on went off before end of test

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML lamp was on went off before end of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 102,474 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,109 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 66,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,690 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 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXW, 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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FX53 ZXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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