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PJ53 RZT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,468 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,356 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,727 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,686 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,989 miles

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

front part of thr exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights are starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber rubber bump stops deteriorated

rear brake pads are over half worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,989 miles

front part of thr exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights are starting to go opaque

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber rubber bump stops deteriorated

rear brake pads are over half worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,806 miles

front brake pads over half worn

front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and getting low at 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and getting low at 1.6mm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,806 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads over half worn

front part exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and getting low at 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges and getting low at 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,510 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear exhaust mounting bracket showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,909 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 28,909 miles

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

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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PJ53 RZT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PJ53 RZT, 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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PJ53 RZT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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