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EF53 GYD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,654 mi
Last recorded184,654 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 184,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear shock very weak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,546 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 26 Jul 2016 163,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 21 Jul 2015 141,892 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 141,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,597 miles

nearside head light paton very misty

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2m/m

Fail 10 Jul 2014 131,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside head light paton very misty

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2m/m

very low on engine oil

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,109 miles

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

both front headlight aims getting weak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 123,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front headlight aims getting weak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,069 miles

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

advisory both rear shock absorbers dust cover are broken

Fail 12 Jul 2012 112,853 miles

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

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

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

advisory both rear shock absorbers dust cover are broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,555 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 62,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,566 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 42,232 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs show wear/lip.

near side rear tyre is perished and worn uneven.

odd speed rated tyres fitted to front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows splits.

off side rear tyre perished, worn uneven and out of shape and is bald at the edge.

under shield fitted.

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 GYD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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