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GL53 EKJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 162,001 miles

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

engine covers and under trays are fitted

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre is close to limit and wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear spring is corroded

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear brake disc are worn

small crack in windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2018 162,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine covers and under trays are fitted

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre is close to limit and wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear brake pads are low

offside rear spring is corroded

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

rear brake disc are worn

small crack in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2017 160,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim dented

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 155,111 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear brake pads look low

offside rear spring corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 155,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine has a oil leak

nearside rear brake pads look low

offside rear spring corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 145,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2015 145,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 132,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition perrished sidewallls tread clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 May 2014 132,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition perrished sidewallls tread clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

can not see all brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 104,258 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres starting to scrub badly possible tracking out

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,985 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,915 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,893 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 28,893 miles

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

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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GL53 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GL53 EKJ, 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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GL53 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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