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EO53 FTT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,646 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 113,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 102,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,226 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edges

n/s/r tyre 2mm on inner edges

o/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,248 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EO53 FTT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 FTT registered?

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

Is EO53 FTT safe to buy?

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