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FD53 ECJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,737 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,040 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 66,676 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 33,726 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,726 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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FD53 ECJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD53 ECJ, 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 FD53 ECJ registered?

FD53 ECJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is FD53 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 ECJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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