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EJ53 CXP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 60,322 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 58,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,325 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,324 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and back (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,477 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 49,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,542 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres in overall poor / perished condition

slight oil leak from around the steering rack area

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner c.v gators weeping around seal

Fail 22 Oct 2013 44,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner c.v gators weeping around seal

brake discs all round in very poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 42,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,058 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,600 miles

o/s mirror casing missing

rear wiper smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,852 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 17,449 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CXP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXP, 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 CXP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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