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HN53 ZYF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024

Rear subframe heavily corroded in areas

front and rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

Fail 17 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe heavily corroded in areas

front and rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 25 Oct 2023

Rear subframe corroded in areas

both headlamps getting deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded in areas

Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,093 miles

Rear subframe and suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

both headlamps getting deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,515 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 111,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,456 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 108,456 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 104,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 104,920 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,467 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 100,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,885 miles

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

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

child seat fitted in back.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,953 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 8 Nov 2011 64,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 64,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,612 miles

uneven rear tyre wear -n.s.r. near limit.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,367 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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HN53 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN53 ZYF, 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 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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