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FL53 KNU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,942 mi
Last recorded127,942 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,352 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 127,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,785 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 126,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

both headlamps in poor condition

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Jan 2019 124,575 miles

o/s Outer sill rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 124,520 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s Outer sill rusted

o/s/f Driveshaft gaiter insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,092 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,552 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

headlamps in poor condition

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,094 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

front tyres wearing close to limit in places

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit in places

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,231 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,317 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 105,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 98,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 88,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 88,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,082 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 77,991 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 68,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 68,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 35,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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FL53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL53 KNU, 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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FL53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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