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KM53 WTZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 WTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,442 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,286 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH RUSTY (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged BADLY TWISTED (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH RUSTY (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,089 miles

E.M.L on at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,083 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

E.M.L on at time of test

battery light on at time if test

Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,440 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,440 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,229 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,956 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 WTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

KM53 WTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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