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KM53 VLY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 141,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 131,655 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated

Front windscreen washers need adjustment

Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,594 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged and slightly insecure

offside repeater lens missing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 125,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged and slightly insecure

offside repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,745 miles

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 13 Dec 2016 117,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,882 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 102,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,809 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,993 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

slight damage to o/s centre chassis rail

Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,992 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

slight damage to o/s centre chassis rail

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,983 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall(no cords exposed).

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,153 miles

nearside front tyre oputter wall cut but not showing cords

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,677 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 36,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VLY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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