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EF53 BGV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f inner wheel plastic cover signs of tyre rubbing

rear seat folded at the time of test belt not tested

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,682 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 81,682 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,473 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 BGV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

EF53 BGV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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