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AJ53 CZE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

194,081 mi
Last recorded194,081 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 194,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 194,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 187,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 182,494 miles

Both wipers (advisory)

Oil Leak

Fail 6 Aug 2016 182,494 miles

Both wipers (advisory)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 174,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 157,218 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 154,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 134,458 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 134,458 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 112,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,525 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock leaking fluid but not excessive yet.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,245 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 40,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 40,245 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,190 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 CZE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ53 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

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

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