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SL53 EYC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,700 miles

all brake lines show signs of corrosions

slight play in both ball joints

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 6 May 2015 84,325 miles

Aircon pipe broken

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,607 miles

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

nearside rear schocker little dampening effect

offside rear schocker little dampening effect

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 80,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear schocker little dampening effect

offside rear schocker little dampening effect

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,507 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside outer sill corroded advise to repair

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,488 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 45,488 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,212 miles

corrosion on lower power steering pipe not leaking

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,415 miles

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

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

no washer supply to rear wipe

Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,354 miles

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

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

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

no washer supply to rear wipe

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,390 miles

offside rear tyre under inflated

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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SL53 EYC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel 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 SL53 EYC, 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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SL53 EYC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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