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EJ53 UWR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,085 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

various suspension components slightly corroded or rear of vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

light sweat of oil around o/s/f driveshaft seal area

n/s/f strut top bearing sticking slightly

various suspension components slightly corroded or rear of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2016 69,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 69,211 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,203 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,203 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 8 May 2014 63,804 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 60,145 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 17 May 2011 58,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,224 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 3 Nov 2009 49,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,260 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,373 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 UWR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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