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EF53 OVO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 119,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front - Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 119,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front - Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,415 miles

Bonnet release lock missing.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 113,387 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,737 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 109,737 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,403 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

items removed from view prior to test

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers in secure

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,403 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

items removed from view prior to test

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers in secure

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,546 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Feb 2015 94,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,682 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,124 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 51,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,154 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 46,154 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,531 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,796 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF53 OVO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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