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ML53 JZO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 JZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2015 107,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 107,185 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 98,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,817 miles

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

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

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

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,879 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 88,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2008 140,027 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 118,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 96,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/R tyre is low on tread on onner edge. Uneaven wear.

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 27 Oct 2006 96,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ML53 JZO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ML53 JZO, 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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ML53 JZO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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