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NV53 VKZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,344 mi
Last recorded117,344 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 117,344 miles

Engine under cover obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Reversing lamp is inoperative

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,165 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine under cover obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Reversing lamp is inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,753 miles

Engine under cover fitted obscuring components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lights are inoperative

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,885 miles

Both headlamp lenses are slightly discoloured

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 101,885 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamp lenses are slightly discoloured

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,383 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 97,383 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 88,823 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 88,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 86,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 86,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 81,648 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 81,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,425 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 69,820 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 63,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,837 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,450 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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NV53 VKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV53 VKZ, 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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NV53 VKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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