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AJ53 CZC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,972 mi
Last recorded112,972 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,972 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition (inner faces).

Front brake imbalance.

N/S/F Brake binding.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2016 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre pereshing slightly and wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre pereshing slightly and wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,606 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,957 miles

Coolant is low

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front Tyre is perished & worn on the inner edge

nearside rear Tyre is perished

offside front Tyre is perished & worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 90,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,215 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 78,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,811 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,689 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AJ53 CZC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ53 CZC, 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 AJ53 CZC registered?

AJ53 CZC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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