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VE53 ZXX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 134,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorating

many different areas of age related corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,229 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank heat shield few fixings missing

Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,229 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank heat shield few fixings missing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,935 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 122,934 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,516 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,493 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & badly perishing on outer sidewall getting close to inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

centre rubber exhaust mounting not connected

coil spring corroded both rear lower (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,493 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & badly perishing on outer sidewall getting close to inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

centre rubber exhaust mounting not connected

coil spring corroded both rear lower (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,722 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 100,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,750 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to o/s/r outer sill

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished/damaged outer walls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to o/s/r outer sill

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished/damaged outer walls

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 3 Nov 2007 37,634 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,619 miles

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

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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VE53 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE53 ZXX, 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 VE53 ZXX registered?

VE53 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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