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EF53 WDY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,889 mi
Last recorded18,889 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 188,817 miles

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 184,628 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 184,628 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 168,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 149,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,748 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 133,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,224 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,224 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 71,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,366 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 WDY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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