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EJ53 DJE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

214,848 mi
Last recorded214,848 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 214,848 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 213,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure handbrake cable fouling wheel (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure handbrake cable fouling wheel (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 197,693 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 197,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N,S,R number plate light dim

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 186,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 186,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 181,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 179,230 miles

Both front tyres outer edges of tread depths low

Pass 9 Dec 2010 176,881 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 176,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 164,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 152,266 miles

Front brake pads linings low

N/S/R tyre tread depth getting low

front discs have some corrosion and wear

Pass 15 Nov 2007 144,341 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 144,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 DJE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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