MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both headlamp beam patterns poor
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
drivers seatbelt fluffing
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
rear number plate slightly faded
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL53 KFD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 GL53 KFD, 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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GL53 KFD is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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