MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,604 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
items removed from driver's view prior to test
undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
items removed from driver's view prior to test
undertray's fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres heavily worn inner tread
clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
engine management light on
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres heavily worn inner tread
clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn inner edge
front exhaust flexy is worn
o/s/f tyre is worn outter edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal anti-slip device missing
rear number plate deteriorated
n/s/f washer inop but screen still clearing effectivly
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ53 ZPN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 NJ53 ZPN, 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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NJ53 ZPN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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