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KN53 VVU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,399 mi
Last recorded182,399 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 VVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 182,399 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 170,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 152,677 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,476 miles

Rear number plate letter "N" had a mark running through due to water ingress

Fail 14 Sep 2012 121,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate letter "N" had a mark running through due to water ingress

Fail 15 Sep 2011 105,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s rear fog lamp lens

Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,571 miles

damage to o/s rear fog lamp lens

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,268 miles

nearside rear tyre tread staring to step

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,418 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,207 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,698 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 36,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,938 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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KN53 VVU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

KN53 VVU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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