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NC53 BZJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 73,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,554 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,554 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,542 miles

O/S/R tyre unevenly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,542 miles

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R tyre unevenly worn

Pass 4 May 2010 52,399 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 52,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2009 43,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,749 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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NC53 BZJ 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 61.5%.

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 NC53 BZJ, 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 NC53 BZJ registered?

NC53 BZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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