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OE53 ZWB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,218 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,210 miles

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

airbag light on

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,680 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 73,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,209 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 64,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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OE53 ZWB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE53 ZWB, 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 OE53 ZWB registered?

OE53 ZWB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is OE53 ZWB safe to buy?

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