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EA53 CEY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,727 mi
Last recorded116,727 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

advise rear pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,608 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 88,608 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,505 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 CEY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA53 CEY, 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 EA53 CEY registered?

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

Is EA53 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 CEY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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