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EN53 VKF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,322 mi
Last recorded88,322 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,322 miles

slight poor beam pattern to both headlamps

Fail 25 Apr 2019 88,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight poor beam pattern to both headlamps

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,137 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,137 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

poor beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 2 May 2017 79,038 miles

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,954 miles

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

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,174 miles

inspection of rear brake pads

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,813 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,766 miles

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

coolant level below min

oil level on min

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,278 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,483 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2006 26,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VKF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

EN53 VKF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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