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EJ53 BBX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,408 mi
Last recorded128,408 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,408 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 128,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,336 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 122,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 119,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 117,153 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 114,341 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 109,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 109,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,220 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 57,334 miles

slight deterioration to rear reg plate

Fail 3 Oct 2009 57,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight deterioration to rear reg plate

Fail 4 Oct 2008 51,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres nearing 1.6 mm

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,253 miles

all tyres nearing 1.6 mm

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,873 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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EJ53 BBX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ53 BBX, 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 EJ53 BBX registered?

EJ53 BBX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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