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EJ53 JAO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 JAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,924 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,224 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,994 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,521 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 67,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

windscreen cracked behind mirror not in line of vision

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,860 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,104 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,863 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 JAO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

EJ53 JAO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EJ53 JAO safe to buy?

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