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VE53 ZYZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,276 mi
Last recorded77,276 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre uneven wear inner edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre uneven wear inner edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,704 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,323 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 56,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,694 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 48,694 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,834 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 38,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 34,027 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,030 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear outer position

child seat fitted inoffside rear outer position

Fail 2 Jan 2008 28,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted in nearside rear outer position

child seat fitted inoffside rear outer position

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,116 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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VE53 ZYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

VE53 ZYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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