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EO53 FSJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FSJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,238 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front of rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,726 miles

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

all tyres startin to crack on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres startin to crack on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FSJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EO53 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

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

Is EO53 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 FSJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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