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EF53 OBK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,252 mi
Last recorded117,252 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 87,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,501 miles

Both Nearside and Offside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both Nearside and Offside Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,713 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,034 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,762 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
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EF53 OBK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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