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EO53 FPK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,001 mi
Last recorded147,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 147,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

central exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 141,585 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount rubber heavily deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

central exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,494 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing???

Fail 26 Jul 2017 128,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing???

Pass 18 Jul 2016 116,227 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 106,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,014 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,640 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 97,636 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,723 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,714 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

heat applied to nearside track rod end

rear tyres low

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,278 miles

heat applied to nearside track rod end

rear tyres low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,887 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted on inner surface

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 23 Jul 2010 63,887 miles

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

front brake disc slightly pitted on inner surface

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,401 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 57,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 45,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,843 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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EO53 FPK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EO53 FPK, 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 EO53 FPK registered?

EO53 FPK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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