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EK53 GHB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,154 mi
Last recorded118,154 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 GHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow front and centre to rear. (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,345 miles

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

centre exhaust joint blowing slighty

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,345 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint blowing slighty

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,924 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)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner face

rear brake pads low and discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,451 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2012 100,451 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,072 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,197 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 54,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,167 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,954 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2006 23,868 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EK53 GHB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK53 GHB, 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 GHB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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