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KM53 FEH

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 FEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 109,257 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts but deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 May 2018 109,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts but deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 May 2017 101,820 miles

Front headlamps tarnished/poor headlamp pattern

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Front headlamps tarnished/poor headlamp pattern

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 97,648 miles

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 2 May 2015 91,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 85,078 miles

coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

Fail 1 May 2013 76,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2013 76,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2012 69,827 miles

front discs corroded

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2012 69,827 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2011 61,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,640 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,216 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,153 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KM53 FEH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

KM53 FEH is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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