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EJ53 UYL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 90,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,715 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 81,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear brakes slighty binding

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise exhaust bracket corroded at front

exhaust emissions only just met required levels, EML lamp on.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L on dash

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

both rear shocks outter shroud cover insecure

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs worn

nail in n/s/f tyre

when engine rev d up singns of blue smoke

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shocks outter shroud cover insecure

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

front discs worn

nail in n/s/f tyre

when engine rev d up singns of blue smoke

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 63,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

tailgate cannot be opened with handle - but can only be opened with remote key

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,532 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face scored

Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,532 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake disc inner face scored

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,327 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EJ53 UYL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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