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EY53 OGB

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,670 mi
Last recorded172,670 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 OGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 172,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 166,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 155,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 155,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 143,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 134,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,424 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,802 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 113,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,245 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 103,245 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,513 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,195 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 53,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,193 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,749 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,113 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 24,113 miles

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

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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EY53 OGB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY53 OGB, 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 EY53 OGB registered?

EY53 OGB is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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