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EJ53 BJO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,248 mi
Last recorded108,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 108,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 108,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 103,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 99,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 99,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 94,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Exhaust generally corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,803 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,803 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated. Test abandoned. Suspect coolant fan not operating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,866 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Both nearside tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,861 miles

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

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Both nearside tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,459 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,309 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and on legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,765 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,928 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,310 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 BJO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BJO, 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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EJ53 BJO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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