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GL53 ZKE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,252 mi
Last recorded64,252 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse lights inop

Fail 1 Sep 2018 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,327 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,322 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,244 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,047 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,750 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r door handle missing but can be opened from outside

Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r door handle missing but can be opened from outside

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off/side rear tyre perished..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off/side rear tyre perished..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,915 miles

NEAR/SIDE REAR OUTER HANDLE MISSING..

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,913 miles

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

NEAR/SIDE REAR OUTER HANDLE MISSING..

NEAR/SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED..

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,628 miles

Near/side rear door handle missing..

Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,628 miles

Near/side rear door handle missing..

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to nearside

Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,861 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 12,370 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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GL53 ZKE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL53 ZKE, 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 GL53 ZKE registered?

GL53 ZKE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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