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EF53 NYU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside outer sill creased

offside rear door / arch creased

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar link pins

Fail 14 Dec 2017 85,042 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

exhaust heat shield loose

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside outer sill creased

offside rear door / arch creased

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

slight play in rear anti roll bar link pins

Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,986 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

engine light on

nearside outer sill creased

offside rear door creased

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link pin

Fail 8 Dec 2016 78,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust heat shield loose

check wheel alignment?

engine light on

nearside outer sill creased

offside rear door creased

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link pin

Fail 8 Dec 2016 78,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust heat shield loose

check wheel alignment?

engine light on

nearside outer sill creased

offside rear door creased

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link pin

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,727 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

child seats fitted to rear

offside rear wheel slight binding?

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,841 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside and offside front wishbone inner rear bushes worn,as previously marked

nearside outer sill creased

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges,wheel alignment?

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside and offside front wishbone inner rear bushes worn,as previously marked

nearside outer sill creased

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread on inner edge also cut in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone inner rear bushes worn,as previously marked

offside rear tyre outer sidewall worn.

strong advise! offside front inner brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 60,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone inner rear bushes worn,as previously marked

offside rear tyre outer sidewall worn.

strong advise! offside front inner brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,107 miles

front lower suspension arms bushes split/perished

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 10 Dec 2012 54,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower suspension arms bushes split/perished

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,796 miles

both front tyres worn / wearing low on inner edges

front brake pads worn

nearside outer sill badly creased

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,597 miles

Front brake pads worn low .

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,756 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,633 miles

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

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 NYU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

EF53 NYU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is EF53 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 NYU shows 18 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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