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EF53 BFN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,884 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,978 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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EF53 BFN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EF53 BFN, 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 EF53 BFN registered?

EF53 BFN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is EF53 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 BFN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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