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KM53 KDK

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

173,322 mi
Last recorded173,322 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 KDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 173,322 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER DUST SLEEVE/COVER MISSING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 173,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER DUST SLEEVE/COVER MISSING

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 162,142 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 162,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 151,853 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 151,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 142,065 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 141,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,329 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2012 127,319 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Dec 2011 112,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 112,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,339 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 96,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,704 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 81,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,108 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 51,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,236 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 KDK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KDK, 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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KM53 KDK is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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