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VE53 ZYK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,305 mi
Last recorded152,305 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 152,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 128,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,987 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 118,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,254 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 113,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,411 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 101,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,851 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 80,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,111 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,586 miles

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

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

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 23 Nov 2006 43,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front windscreen washers need adjusting

rear seat backs slightly loose

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VE53 ZYK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE53 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 ZYK registered?

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

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The MOT history for VE53 ZYK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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