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EF53 PXJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,760 mi
Last recorded104,760 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 104,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,303 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 93,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,488 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,525 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to both outer sills

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Jan 2016 88,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to both outer sills

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,144 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly perished. RECOMEND REPLACING ASAP

Fail 30 Dec 2014 84,115 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly perished. RECOMEND REPLACING ASAP

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,432 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

clutch pedal rubber is missing

offside rear outer seatbelt is slightly frayed

rear brake pads are low

steering rack is damp

Fail 7 Dec 2013 78,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are perishing outer sidewalls

clutch pedal rubber is missing

offside rear outer seatbelt is slightly frayed

rear brake pads are low

steering rack is damp

steering rack is damp

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,505 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 72,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,972 miles

Air bag light on constantly

NSR & OSR Shock absober bump stops perished allowing sleaves to drop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 66,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on constantly

NSR & OSR Shock absober bump stops perished allowing sleaves to drop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,418 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,761 miles

top steering column bush advisedrear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

top steering column bush advisedrear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,244 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 PXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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