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PE53 BZD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 BZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very badly worn around both edges , very close to legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very badly worn around both edges , wearing close to legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 71,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very badly worn around both edges , very close to legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very badly worn around both edges , wearing close to legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,110 miles

Nearside + offside front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,239 miles

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

Unable to test rear seat belts . Seat folded flat & load space full

Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,116 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,483 miles

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Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,948 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,473 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,761 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,787 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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PE53 BZD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PE53 BZD, 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 PE53 BZD registered?

PE53 BZD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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