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EA53 TXT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 TXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,387 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

eml light on.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,373 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lights. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

eml light on.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,089 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,672 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and low tread

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 47,824 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,790 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,479 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 26,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,047 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,460 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 TXT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

EA53 TXT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is EA53 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 TXT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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