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KG53 YFT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,188 mi
Last recorded144,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 YFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 144,188 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 144,161 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,870 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 134,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,251 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,873 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,873 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 99,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shild insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,471 miles

Centre Front 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 3 Nov 2012 82,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,547 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,708 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 45,426 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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KG53 YFT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KG53 YFT, 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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KG53 YFT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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