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EK53 PCY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,382 mi
Last recorded161,382 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 161,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aims slightly hazy

coolant level below minimum

possible missing exhaust shield from centre

Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but low on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper slightly smeary

unable to clearly see brake fluid level

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection on some items

Fail 19 Dec 2017 140,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking Brake just met required standard indicating adjustment or repair maybe required

Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,403 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 117,390 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,184 miles

headlamp condition poor

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,444 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,895 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,963 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 PCY 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 87.5%.

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

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