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EF53 CVC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,479 mi
Last recorded81,479 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,479 miles

Front Headlamp aims pattern slightly poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,740 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

eml light present on dash cluster

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,931 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,858 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,651 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,396 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 47,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,180 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 27,997 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,524 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 CVC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

EF53 CVC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is EF53 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 CVC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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