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KM53 KDJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,048 mi
Last recorded65,048 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 KDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,048 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,568 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)

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

engine oil level low

some deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres side walls

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

engine oil level low

some deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres side walls

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,449 miles

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

engine oil level very low

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,318 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 21 Feb 2013 47,318 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,077 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 5 Dec 2011 41,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,951 miles

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,341 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 26,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,371 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 16,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,310 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 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

KM53 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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