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KJ53 ZDH

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,168 mi
Last recorded117,168 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT, needs renewing soon (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive MISSFIRE AND ENGINE LIGHT ON (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPIER DRIPPING FLUID (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT, needs renewing soon (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,701 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s outer body sill damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2014 96,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 80,049 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,034 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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KJ53 ZDH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ53 ZDH, 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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KJ53 ZDH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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