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EK53 DWP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,636 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,184 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,227 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 74,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,385 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 8 May 2007 50,099 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 8 May 2007 50,099 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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 DWP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 DWP registered?

EK53 DWP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EK53 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 DWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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