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KL53 SZC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,177 mi
Last recorded94,177 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 SZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,261 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,202 miles

Centre Rear + front soon ( wipers )

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mist (condensation) (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint + rear axle light corrosion (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear + front soon ( wipers )

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mist (condensation) (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (both-slight) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint + rear axle light corrosion (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,295 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,425 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,308 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,895 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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KL53 SZC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZC, 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 KL53 SZC registered?

KL53 SZC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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