MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlight lenses deteriorated
nearside rear tyre tread is bald on inner edge
nearside rear wheel inner rim is dented
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is worn
offside rear tyre tread is on limit marks
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyre treads are bald on inner edges - recommend replacing
headlight lenses deteriorated
nearside rear tyre tread is bald on inner edge
nearside rear wheel inner rim is dented
offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is worn
offside rear tyre tread is on limit marks
rear anti roll bar link arms slightly worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounts are corroded
headlight lenses deteriorated
offside rear tyre tread is on aprox 3mm
rear anti roll bar link arms are slightly worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounts are corroded
headlight lenses deteriorated
offside rear tyre tread is on aprox 3mm
rear anti roll bar link arms are slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake pads getting low
nearside front tyre tread low/bald on inner edge
nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge and worn slightly unevenly on inner edge
offside front tyre tread slightly low on edges
offside rear tyre perishing and bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
front brake pads low - recomend replacing
nearside front tyre tread low/bald on inner edge
nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge and worn slightly unevenly on inner edge
offside front tyre tread slightly low on edges
offside rear tyre perishing and bald on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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EJ53 DHU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DHU, 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 DHU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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