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EY53 SXV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 SXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,424 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

object in nearside front tyre tread

offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber starting to become unbonded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

object in nearside front tyre tread

offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber starting to become unbonded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,705 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 93,666 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal minimum on the inside

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 73,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 66,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 66,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 59,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 51,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 51,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES BALD /LIMITS 15% 205/55/16V

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,999 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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EY53 SXV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY53 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

EY53 SXV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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