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BT53 EOG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,033 mi
Last recorded136,033 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EOG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,987 miles

Emissions not tested white dense vapor emitted out of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 122,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,538 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,995 miles

both headlamps poor light output

rear brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure fixings broken poor repair (1.7.3)

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

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

both headlamps poor light output

rear brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,048 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,440 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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BT53 EOG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT53 EOG, 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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BT53 EOG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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