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EK53 BBN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,336 mi
Last recorded88,336 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 88,336 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 88,264 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, deep splits and damage at the outer side wall.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and deep splits.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,865 miles

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)

damage at front screen

engine starting to overheat (fan did not cut in)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,013 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front seatbelt webbing starting to fray.

nearside rear parking brake performance low.

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and nail in shoulder of tyre.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,740 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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EK53 BBN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK53 BBN, 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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EK53 BBN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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