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SX53 CZP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 CZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 101,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to n/s rear pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 96,067 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

EML on

Exhaust front mount corroded off. (system still supported)

Fail 3 May 2017 96,039 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

EML on

Exhaust front mount corroded off. (system still supported)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,272 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2016 91,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking from union to flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,203 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,784 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn close to wear indicators.

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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SX53 CZP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SX53 CZP, 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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SX53 CZP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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