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KN53 JXW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 JXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,284 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,497 miles

Front both sides tyres inner tread slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,088 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,788 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,828 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,477 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,802 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage on car

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,583 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,432 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,136 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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KN53 JXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN53 JXW, 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 KN53 JXW registered?

KN53 JXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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