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EF53 WGJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,347 mi
Last recorded129,347 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,347 miles

Both headlamps have product on the lens, emits a poor pattern

Nearside Front Tyre perished - 205/55/16

Nearside Rear Tyre perished - 205/55/16

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut of less than the fail criteria, deep enough to reach the ply or cords - 205/55/16

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 205/55/16

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Doesn't seriously affect the drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished - 205/55/16

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 110,839 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,953 miles

Exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,945 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 90,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,247 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2007 51,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,639 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 49,369 miles

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

brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,030 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 WGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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