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PY53 BZB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight damping (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 73,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,526 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 63,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,369 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,877 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,723 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 37,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,352 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,983 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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PY53 BZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY53 BZB, 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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PY53 BZB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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