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GL53 KAO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,724 mi
Last recorded143,724 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 143,724 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Damage to offside outer sill

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 12,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 17,589 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 17,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,599 miles

both headlamp lenses need cleanig

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,011 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 105,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,517 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,089 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 84,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,133 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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GL53 KAO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL53 KAO, 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 GL53 KAO registered?

GL53 KAO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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