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EN53 JVE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,658 mi
Last recorded166,658 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 JVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,658 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 166,657 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,809 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Belts Not Checked ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Belts Not Checked ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,391 miles

both headlamp images poor

Fail 3 Mar 2017 109,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both headlamp images poor

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,595 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 96,595 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,208 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,004 miles

rear inner brake pads wearing low??

Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear inner brake pads wearing low??

Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All four tyres low approx 1000 miles left

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,244 miles

All four tyres low approx 1000 miles left

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,936 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 25,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EN53 JVE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EN53 JVE, 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 EN53 JVE registered?

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

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