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ND53 JCX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,561 mi
Last recorded117,561 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 JCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,174 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 108,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,218 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 92,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

heatshield under car slightly insicure

nearside front door mirror backing missing

nearside front door trim missing

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

nearside tyre has light cracks

Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,353 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heatshield under car slightly insicure

nearside front door mirror backing missing

nearside front door trim missing

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

nearside tyre has light cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,298 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 64,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,400 miles

A/ rear h/ brake near side 180 lock offside 160 no lock

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,535 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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ND53 JCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ND53 JCX, 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 ND53 JCX registered?

ND53 JCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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