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EK53 GVR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

small stone chip to screen

Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,257 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,359 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,359 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,778 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 23 Jul 2012 45,778 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 5 Aug 2011 42,270 miles

1/front brake discs pitting inside surface

2/slight wear rear brake discs

3/undertray fitted

4/tracking adjustment

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 37,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,114 miles

hand brake only just up to standard

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,665 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

engine undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,428 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,709 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 GVR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVR, 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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What year was EK53 GVR registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK53 GVR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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