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EF53 OWD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

178,454 mi
Last recorded178,454 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 178,454 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 178,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 170,910 miles

Central Front dash cam unplugged before test

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 163,736 miles

Central Front Engine management light on

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 163,736 miles

Central Front Engine management light on

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 156,091 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,276 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 148,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 141,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 141,909 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 138,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 134,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,646 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 126,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,340 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 115,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides low inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,690 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 2 Jul 2014 91,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,401 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2008 50,242 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 35,358 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 35,358 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 OWD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 OWD, 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 OWD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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