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EX53 KKO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,281 mi
Last recorded126,281 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,281 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake slightly slow and low reading.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and cracking perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,459 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 119,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 109,696 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 103,071 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle out side zone 'A'

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2018 103,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle out side zone 'A'

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2017 99,727 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 99,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,547 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 82,503 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking/worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 73,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,339 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,340 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,450 miles

both rear tyres wearing low tread inner and outer edges.

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 KKO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 EX53 KKO, 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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EX53 KKO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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