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EJ53 JGO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,136 mi
Last recorded185,136 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 JGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 185,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on the edges

Offside Front tyre tread worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre tread very low on inside edge

offside and nearside headlamp patterns are poor

Fail 5 Dec 2016 185,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn very low on inside edge

Rear offside and nearside rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

offside and nearside headlamp patterns are poor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 169,639 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

front tyre inner edges are worn

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes are worn

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2014 152,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are worn and separating

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn very low on inside edges

rear tyre treads are feathered on inside edges

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front wishbone, rear bushes worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 136,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front wishbone, rear bushes worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn very low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 122,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread unevenly worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 107,515 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)

rear tyre treads are worn on inside edges

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Fail 1 Dec 2011 107,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

rear tyre treads are worn on inside edges

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,645 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,611 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 JGO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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