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KL53 BXF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,563 mi
Last recorded107,563 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 BXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

clutch biting point high

Fail 12 Mar 2025 107,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

clutch biting point high

Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,383 miles

Front outer wing corroded

Off side outer sill corroded (front)

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,281 miles

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,961 miles

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))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2020 100,961 miles

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))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,876 miles

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,593 miles

Off side rear + near side rear suspension lower stabiliser arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Jan 2017 83,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Off side rear + near side rear suspension lower stabiliser arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,483 miles

Front + rear brake disc worn low + corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight brake bind near side rear

Windscreen stone chipped

Wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,047 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,108 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,702 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,486 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2008 34,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,468 miles

front brake pads worn low

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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KL53 BXF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KL53 BXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 BXF registered?

KL53 BXF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is KL53 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 BXF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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