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KE53 OXC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 138,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps detiorated

both rear brake dust shields corroded

handbrake made only minimum requirement

Fail 29 Jan 2020 138,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps detiorated

both rear brake dust shields corroded

handbrake made only minimum requirement

Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,119 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 134,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,462 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 110,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,986 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,986 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,212 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,007 miles

rear silencer heatshield loose

wipers judder slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,719 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,719 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,385 miles

f/n/s tyre 2mm inner edge

f/o/s tyre on legal limit inner edge

r/n/s tyre 2mm inner edge

r/o/s tyre 1.8mm inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,155 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KE53 OXC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KE53 OXC, 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 KE53 OXC registered?

KE53 OXC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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