MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
both front headlamps deteriating but not affecting light output
undertray fitted
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres wearing on inner edges
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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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