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PY53 EFN

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,526 mi
Last recorded82,526 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,526 miles

handbrake release button not straight in end of lever working at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both nearside tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2012 73,281 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front light lenses deteriating

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

offside rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,289 miles

fuel filler cover missing not cap

rear offside brake pipe corroding behind plastic sleeve

spare wheel well retaining significant water

Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,289 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

fuel filler cover missing not cap

rear offside brake pipe corroding behind plastic sleeve

spare wheel well retaining significant water

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,092 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,722 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,722 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,149 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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PY53 EFN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PY53 EFN, 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 PY53 EFN registered?

PY53 EFN is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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