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AJ53 ZHL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 141,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 134,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 124,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside front lower windscreen damaged cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 124,807 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower front screen damaged cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 124,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt retracting mechanism not releasing (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inside of tread depth of tread below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower front screen damaged cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket not secure on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shields not secure

Pass 25 Jan 2019 116,283 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 116,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,660 miles

Rear Exhaust system mount broken, but still adequately supported

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,155 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,456 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 78,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,460 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,348 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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AJ53 ZHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZHL, 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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AJ53 ZHL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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