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EF53 OED

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 128,851 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt locking mechanism trim missins

Fail 15 Dec 2016 128,843 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front seatbelt locking mechanism trim missins

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear bumper damaged slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2015 112,462 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear bumper damaged slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,909 miles

headlamp lens dulled

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre worn more on inside edge

pereiphery of front brake discs rusted

Fail 10 Apr 2014 90,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lens dulled

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f tyre worn more on inside edge

pereiphery of front brake discs rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,861 miles

pereiphery of front brake discs rusted

Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pereiphery of front brake discs rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,526 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 OED is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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