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ND53 HZB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 HZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 142,537 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 142,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 139,143 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 139,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2013 131,780 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 131,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 122,138 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 105,824 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 105,824 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 90,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 61,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,324 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
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ND53 HZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ND53 HZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND53 HZB registered?

ND53 HZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for ND53 HZB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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