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EK53 SLU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,011 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,237 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,129 miles

advise n/s/f tyre slighty cracked on edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,086 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 SLU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

EK53 SLU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EK53 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 SLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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