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EF53 CMY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,671 mi
Last recorded109,671 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,671 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 109,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyres low tread

o/side front alloy has slight damage

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,066 miles

front brake discs are rusty

rear offside brake disc pitted

two child seats fitted not alowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,815 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,815 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,870 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 CMY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF53 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

EF53 CMY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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