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KD53 ODP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ODP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 115,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 109,300 miles

all brake discs slightly scored

Fail 22 Oct 2016 109,300 miles

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

all brake discs slightly scored

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 102,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner/wearing outer edges

both rear tyres worn on both edges

brake fluid level low

Fail 18 Oct 2014 99,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner/wearing outer edges

both rear tyres worn on both edges

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,237 miles

front wipers split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 91,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,677 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,523 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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KD53 ODP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KD53 ODP, 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 KD53 ODP registered?

KD53 ODP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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