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EJ53 BUF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,245 mi
Last recorded142,245 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 BUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,021 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 132,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 44,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,097 miles

Nearside Front 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 2006 30,414 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 BUF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ53 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

EJ53 BUF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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