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EF53 PLV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,279 mi
Last recorded80,279 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,279 miles

Front Headlights have poor beam image

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear parking brake efficiency just passed

Pass 23 Sep 2017 78,882 miles

Front tyres both wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,053 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear mounts deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edge

headlamp beam images poor

rear number plate deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Nov 2016 77,053 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear mounts deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edge

headlamp beam images poor

rear number plate deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,022 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight runout on offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam patterns poor

front suspension strut top mounts noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,651 miles

Both headlamp lens faded (beam patterns exceptable)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,651 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)

Both headlamp lens faded (beam patterns exceptable)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake disc very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,955 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,807 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,235 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 30,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 23,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PLV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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