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NU53 ZJK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,062 mi
Last recorded129,062 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 ZJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill damaged at rear

coil springs rusting

suspension components rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 129,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill damaged at rear

coil springs rusting

suspension components rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,012 miles

front and rear sub frames getting rusty

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

under tray fitted

underbody getting rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2017 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear sub frames getting rusty

front and rear suspension components getting rusty

under tray fitted

underbody getting rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,096 miles

exhaust system rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

headlamp lens misting over

outer sills rusting

rear suspension parts rusty

slight wear in rear antiroll bar droplink joints

very slight movement in n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,164 miles

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)

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

rear suspension springs rusting

slight damage on o/s rear sill

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,654 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,208 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly on tread.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,483 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 8 Sep 2010 51,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,717 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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NU53 ZJK 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 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 NU53 ZJK, 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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NU53 ZJK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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