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EA53 UUR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,319 mi
Last recorded137,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 137,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,588 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 121,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread

Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,354 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,552 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,616 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,385 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 UUR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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