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ET53 AEP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,197 mi
Last recorded122,197 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 AEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,997 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,122 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,751 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,055 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,046 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,618 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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ET53 AEP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET53 AEP, 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 ET53 AEP registered?

ET53 AEP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is ET53 AEP safe to buy?

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