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EA53 CCY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 153,587 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt checked ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides on inner sill area within 30cm of rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 153,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 1.33 reading 3.33 average (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt checked ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides on inner sill area within 30cm of rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 147,686 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Chips in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 147,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Chips in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 141,736 miles

Nearside Front top mount worn but no play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with age in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear bump stops are split

fuel tank heat shield insecure, not going to fall off

Fail 2 Jul 2021 141,684 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values max 1.33 but running at 7.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger rusted thru (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount worn but no play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with age in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear bump stops are split

fuel tank heat shield insecure, not going to fall off

Pass 22 Jun 2020 138,328 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front Top mount possible slight noise but no free play detected

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall heavily perished, advise replacement

Fail 18 Jun 2020 138,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front Top mount possible slight noise but no free play detected

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall heavily perished, advise replacement

Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 129,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,646 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 128,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Os headlamp mount is slightly loose

Rubber coolant pipe is wearing slightly on engine cover

Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 123,624 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 118,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,742 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Both front tyres have worn to 3-3.5mm [205/55/16v]

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,068 miles

both front headlamps deteriating but not affecting light output

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,068 miles

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

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

both front headlamps deteriating but not affecting light output

undertray fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,543 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 64,160 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,998 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front foglamp cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,792 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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EA53 CCY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA53 CCY, 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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EA53 CCY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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