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SL53 WZO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 WZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 91,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust front bracket broken

nearside rear brake caliper damp

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,004 miles

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended track control arm rear void bushs worn (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended track control arm rear void bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended track control arm rear void bushs worn (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended track control arm rear void bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,727 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible engine air leak on inlet manifold

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

possible engine air leak on inlet manifold

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,761 miles

ADVISE REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,901 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,725 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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SL53 WZO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL53 WZO, 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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SL53 WZO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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