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EN53 YPL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YPL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,041 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine management light showing

parking brake only 16% efficiency

Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,035 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine management light showing

parking brake only 16% efficiency

Pass 22 May 2017 102,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2016 93,661 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 93,598 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 85,189 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 85,189 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 78,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,730 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,802 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,492 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 YPL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EN53 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

EN53 YPL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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