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EF53 PDX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,035 mi
Last recorded89,035 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,035 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 88,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,528 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,506 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,512 miles

Brake light fault message on.

Enging falt light on.

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

Off side front fog lamp broken.

Rear tyers in poor condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,512 miles

Brake light fault message on.

Enging falt light on.

Off side front fog lamp broken.

Rear tyers in poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 61,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt twisted.

Off side front fog light lens broken.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,220 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 40,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 33,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,111 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 25,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 17,762 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,762 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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 PDX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 PDX registered?

EF53 PDX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is EF53 PDX safe to buy?

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