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EX53 KGA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,595 mi
Last recorded68,595 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,485 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,319 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 47,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,142 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,331 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 22,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,855 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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EX53 KGA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX53 KGA, 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 EX53 KGA registered?

EX53 KGA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EX53 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 KGA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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