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EJ53 VHK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,469 mi
Last recorded131,469 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 126,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,581 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 117,581 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet won't open (8.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,287 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass turning milky (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass turning milky (1.7.5a)

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

car steering lock to lock both strut top bearing slightly noisy

handbrake release button cap missing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 97,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive emission not done due to PC fault (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass turning milky (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass turning milky (1.7.5a)

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

car steering lock to lock both strut top bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 82,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 73,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 65,257 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 65,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 58,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,340 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,044 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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
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EJ53 VHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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