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EJ53 CXL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,672 mi
Last recorded77,672 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,951 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,640 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,569 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 38,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,411 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in its tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,364 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 15,159 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 CXL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

EJ53 CXL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 CXL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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