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EF53 LKP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 85,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 67,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs are worn and pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs are worn and pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,222 miles

brake fluid level low close to limits

brake pedal pivot worn

front inner pads worn unable to view fully

n/s front inner disc scored

n/s front tyre worn o/edge close to limit

o/s rear seat belt starting to fraye

rear inner pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,201 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level low close to limits

brake pedal pivot worn

front inner pads worn unable to view fully

n/s front inner disc scored

n/s front tyre worn o/edge close to limit

o/s rear seat belt starting to fraye

rear inner pads worn close to limits unable to view fully

Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,910 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF53 LKP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 LKP registered?

EF53 LKP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 LKP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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