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MA53 FEJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,568 mi
Last recorded85,568 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,568 miles

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

both front brake discs showing heat spots.

nearside door mirror missing.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,255 miles

both front tyres and rns

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,679 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
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MA53 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA53 FEJ, 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 MA53 FEJ registered?

MA53 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MA53 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 FEJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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