MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
front wiper blades smearing screen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VE53 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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