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EO53 FSL

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,227 mi
Last recorded142,227 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 142,227 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint slight blow

Front shocks no damping effect

Nail o/s/r tyre

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge and uneven

Fail 17 May 2018 142,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Front exhaust flexy joint slight blow

Front shocks no damping effect

Nail o/s/r tyre

O/s/r tyre worn inner edge and uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken at base (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,889 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and light blow from flexy joint

Front discs corroded and pads low

Fail 7 Jun 2016 117,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shield loose and light blow from flexy joint

Front discs corroded and pads low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre low in tread

rear silencer hanger corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,264 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head lamps faded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,379 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 74,977 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 24 May 2011 74,977 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,631 miles

tested without detachable tow ball fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2009 63,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tested without detachable tow ball fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,746 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 FSL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EO53 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

EO53 FSL is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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