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EN53 HVV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,068 miles

Parking brake some times not working.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 68,006 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,484 miles

engine light on

front brake discs in poor condition

heat shield loose and rattling at the rear

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2015 66,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine light on

front brake discs in poor condition

heat shield loose and rattling at the rear

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management light is on and vehicle is in limp mode

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,407 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management light is on and vehicle is in limp mode

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,136 miles

E M LIGHT ON

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

Nearside mirror glass damage.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

E M LIGHT ON

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

Head lamp washers damage and n/w.

Nearside mirror glass damage.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,904 miles

E M LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,553 miles

EM Light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,415 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,415 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,349 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,672 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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EN53 HVV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EN53 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 HVV registered?

EN53 HVV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EN53 HVV safe to buy?

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