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KM53 FDY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,486 mi
Last recorded149,486 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 FDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 149,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 140,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear metal brake pipe,at rear joint , (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower and lower effort, (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s outer sill front and rear, (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 138,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 85,710 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 137,195 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 96,954 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,530 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,645 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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KM53 FDY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KM53 FDY, 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 KM53 FDY registered?

KM53 FDY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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