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PY53 ECV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,990 mi
Last recorded113,990 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 ECV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 108,727 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slight corrosion

slight surface corroson on underside

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,068 miles

N/S & O/S Tyres inner edge worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,699 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 82,695 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 77,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,017 miles

nearside rear shock absorber shroud adrift(serviceable).

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,556 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm(inner edge).

Offside front tyre 2mm(inner edge).

Very slight play in nearside rear roll bar link ball joint.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,526 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 41,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PY53 ECV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PY53 ECV, 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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PY53 ECV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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