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EF53 WBJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,440 miles

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

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

heatshield loose

rear pads getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,429 miles

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

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

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

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

heatshield loose

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,607 miles

Both head lamp lenes deteriated

Front brake discs worn

Off side rear tyre low on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,607 miles

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

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

Both head lamp lenes deteriated

Front brake discs worn

Off side rear tyre low on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,352 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,352 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape with the nearside rear worn to limit also.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,873 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape and worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear seat belts NOT tested !...luggage on rear seat

Fail 24 Nov 2010 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear seat belts NOT tested !...luggage on rear seat

both rear tyres going out of shape and worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,775 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear sligtly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread 205/55 WR 16

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear sligtly out of shape on inner shoulder of tread 205/55 WR 16

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,484 miles

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat installed

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 55,484 miles

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

Unable to fully test offside rear seat belt fully due to child seat installed

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,496 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,379 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2006 32,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WBJ, 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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What year was EF53 WBJ registered?

EF53 WBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 WBJ safe to buy?

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