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EJ53 DHU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,932 mi
Last recorded154,932 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 154,932 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 154,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,283 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 142,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 130,009 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 130,009 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 115,998 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,998 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,361 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,196 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 90,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,820 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,975 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 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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