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EF53 LNR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,459 mi
Last recorded113,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LNR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

boot handle missing it can only be opened by the key fob

nearside and offside headlights deteriorating

nearside and offside rear shock dust covers dropped

Fail 3 Jun 2014 109,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

boot handle missing it can only be opened by the key fob

nearside and offside headlights deteriorating

nearside and offside rear shock dust covers dropped

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,294 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,084 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,839 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 83,737 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs,inner surfaces worn very thin.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,846 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,935 miles

nearside headlight unit secured,with cable tie

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2007 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside headlight unit secured,with cable tie

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 31,412 miles

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

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

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 LNR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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