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BJ53 KUD

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 96,207 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 92,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 77,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,506 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,643 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 64,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine cover / wet day

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover / wet day

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,688 miles

corrosion forming on front and rear subframes

corrosion forming on nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms

front numberplate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside front brake discs scored slightly

nearside front wing damage

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,605 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,207 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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BJ53 KUD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 KUD, 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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BJ53 KUD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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