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EO53 FTV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,353 mi
Last recorded140,353 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 135,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 135,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 119,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 115,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,341 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear no. plate deteriorating

child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seat belt

n/s & o/s Hand brake not locking

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FTV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

Is EO53 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 FTV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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