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EF53 LLK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 125,346 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 125,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,206 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,478 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,982 miles

EXHAUST rear mount broken, but system still secure.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,946 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,587 miles

OSR tyre wearing thin and slightly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,812 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,526 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 83,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 74,270 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,334 miles

advise: front brakes slightly out of balance.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 61,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise: front brakes slightly out of balance.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,508 miles

advise: both rear pads getting low but ok.

advise: n/s/f pads aprox half worn, but ok.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,756 miles

advise: rear pads getting down,but ok.

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 LLK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LLK, 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 LLK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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