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HN53 JZD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,168 mi
Last recorded161,168 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 JZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 161,168 miles

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

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

Front Inner cant see front inner pads

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner cant see rear inner pads

Fail 11 May 2026 161,168 miles

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

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

Front Inner cant see front inner pads

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner cant see rear inner pads

Pass 12 May 2025 160,736 miles

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

Front both front washers weak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 159,733 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil level slightly high

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2024 159,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil level slightly high

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 158,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level above maximum

Fail 10 Nov 2022 158,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

oil level above maximum

Pass 8 Nov 2021 156,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 155,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 151,858 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS BROKEN

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

Nearside HEAD LAMP IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside NO PLATE LAMP IS DIM

Offside Front FOG LAMP IS NOT WORKING

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

Fail 3 May 2019 151,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS BROKEN

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

Nearside HEAD LAMP IS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside NO PLATE LAMP IS DIM

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front FOG LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Offside Rear TYRE IS STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 147,004 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE

N/S AND THE O/S REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

N/S AND THE O/S REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

PARTS OF THE REAR NO PLATE HAVE BEEN COLOURED IN BUT IS STILL READABLE FROM A DISTANCE

Fail 10 May 2018 147,004 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS LOOSE

N/S AND THE O/S REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTY

N/S AND THE O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

N/S AND THE O/S REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MIRROR COVER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

PARTS OF THE REAR NO PLATE HAVE BEEN COLOURED IN BUT IS STILL READABLE FROM A DISTANCE

Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,969 miles

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

both number plates deteriorated...

Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,241 miles

small cut noted in offside outer tyre wall

Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,241 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small cut noted in offside outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust shield slightly loose

damage to n/s/r seat back mechanism. seat back secures in up right position

idle slightly high and hard to start at first/when cold

Fail 8 Apr 2015 121,323 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust shield slightly loose

damage to n/s/r seat back mechanism. seat back secures in up right position

idle slightly high and hard to start at first/when cold

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r passenger seat back mechanism. seat back secures in up right position

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked and bumper damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 98,778 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked and bumper damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses occlulded

vehicle over heating... coolant fan inop

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,960 miles

both headlamps poor beam image..plastic leses are occluded....tyre wear reported to customer....

Fail 15 Apr 2010 69,633 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

r/no plate deteriorating;f/no plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,633 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

r/no plate deteriorating;f/no plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,065 miles

front and rear number plates in a poor condition

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front wipers juddering

nearside rear seat broken inside and has a partially insecure backrest

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,990 miles

engine undershield fitted

front brake discs very slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,621 miles

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

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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HN53 JZD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HN53 JZD, 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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HN53 JZD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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