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EJ53 UBP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,793 mi
Last recorded98,793 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 98,793 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside front binding (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 91,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside offside corroded but complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 82,322 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside offside corroded but complete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,664 miles

STRONG advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily worn

child seat fitted to rear

exhaust hangers corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn on edges

headlamps deteriorated

play in both steering arms

rear shock covers adrift

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,975 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN/PERISHED TO LIMITS

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES

NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,860 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

STRONG ADVISE:BOTH REAR TYRES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION !!

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,543 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 20 Jul 2015 63,543 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)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,736 miles

brake pads low.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,491 miles

FRONT PADS APRROX 75% WORN

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,522 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,200 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,555 miles

both number plates have slight water ingress

Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 34,740 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 UBP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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