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EF53 WBK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 160,487 miles

Nearside Front binding ??

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Apr 2018 160,218 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front binding ??

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,145 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 142,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,118 miles

Front front headlights lenses dirty

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and worn on edges

Offside Rear valve stem split

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

rear exhaust mount corroded and weak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,777 miles

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

has damage on front windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,777 miles

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

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

has damage on front windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,014 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,005 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,478 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,728 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 WBK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

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

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