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KG53 VYT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,477 mi
Last recorded132,477 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 VYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 132,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,482 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,157 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 131,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear sub frame & some suspension components have heavy surface rust

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 118,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear sub frame & some suspension components have heavy surface rust

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

engine oil topped up prior to emissions test 1.2 litres 5w/30

washer jets low adjusted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes weak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes weak

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,118 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracked

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes weak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes weak

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,503 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 100,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 97,135 miles

23% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 97,135 miles

23% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,579 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

58% brake inbalance on rear

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,383 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,685 miles

front and rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,887 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,475 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 21,475 miles

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

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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KG53 VYT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KG53 VYT, 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 KG53 VYT registered?

KG53 VYT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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