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EO53 FVR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,057 mi
Last recorded140,057 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,057 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image incorrect

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush as play

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lower arm rear bush as play

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 129,551 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,975 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,675 miles

advise front brake discs heavily corroded

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods ball joints

advise slight play in wishbone bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2013 21,675 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front brake discs heavily corroded

advise slight play in steering inner tie rods ball joints

advise slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 112,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f inner side of disc corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs pitted on inner sides

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,502 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,888 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,382 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 45,937 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges

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 FVR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

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

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