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ET03 RCX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 RCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,352 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,258 miles

both front tyre wearing edges - nail in nearside front

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,230 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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ET03 RCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ET03 RCX, 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 ET03 RCX registered?

ET03 RCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ET03 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 RCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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