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EK53 ORP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,881 mi
Last recorded129,881 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ORP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,881 miles

offside rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,878 miles

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

offside rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 121,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,166 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,165 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 107,447 miles

A/C pipes broken

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,597 miles

play in bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear plates poor

oil level low

play in bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,217 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,217 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 5 Mar 2010 84,835 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,068 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,607 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 ORP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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