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KH53 UOV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,271 mi
Last recorded84,271 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 UOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2019 84,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,854 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling.

Fail 22 Dec 2018 82,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust heat shield rattling.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall has heavy cracking and nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l light on

oil level low

Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,408 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

e.m.l light on

head lights glazed

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,575 miles

e.m.l light on / head lights glazed / near side rear tyre wall perished / near side body damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,308 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 58,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,386 miles

n/s/r body damage

Pass 29 Dec 2011 46,773 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,743 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 22,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,804 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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KH53 UOV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KH53 UOV, 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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KH53 UOV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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