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EF53 ODL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,843 mi
Last recorded140,843 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ODL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

headlight dip beam deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,623 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops split

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,262 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 120,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,276 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 113,276 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,838 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 102,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,520 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 50,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 42,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,382 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,094 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 ODL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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