MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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 !!
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
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
brake pads low.
rear tyres perished.
FRONT PADS APRROX 75% WORN
REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING
both front tyres very worn on inner edges
both rear tyres cracking on tread
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both number plates have slight water ingress
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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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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