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KM53 KCX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,297 mi
Last recorded139,297 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 KCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,297 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,566 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges but still legal middle 3/4

n/s/r brake anti rattle spring missing

n/s/r tyre low and perishing

o/s/f wheel tight to turn but ok in rollers

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Oct 2019 136,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres bold inner edges but still legal middle 3/4

n/s/r brake anti rattle spring missing

n/s/r tyre low and perishing

o/s/f wheel tight to turn but ok in rollers

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 128,526 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,788 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

offside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn/scrubbing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 113,781 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

offside rear tyre inner edge unevenly worn/scrubbing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 106,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 15 Oct 2013 106,223 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,903 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering assist warning message on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,630 miles

power steering failure light is on and power steering low effort

Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering failure light is on and power steering low effort

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

PAS fault warning on dash .

both rear tyre side walls scuffed .

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,080 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls scuffed .

front brake discs corroded on inner faces .

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,271 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low .

front brake discs corroded on inner faces .

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,162 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 KCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

KM53 KCX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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