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GD53 JWZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,503 mi
Last recorded70,503 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JWZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge & cracks/splits in tread

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front tyres bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge & cracks/splits in tread

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and perished in tread.

offside front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre perished in tread on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 55,621 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns slightly deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and perished in tread.

offside front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre perished in tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 42,341 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 33,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,038 miles

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,166 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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GD53 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GD53 JWZ, 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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GD53 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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