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EA53 CHN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,797 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,998 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 78,808 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 78,808 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 76,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 73,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2013 68,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2012 62,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,562 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2010 49,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,713 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 34,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,142 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 CHN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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