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KP53 LLG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,014 mi
Last recorded111,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 LLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml active

exhaust corroded in places

front headlights lens deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 101,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,287 miles

engine man light on

front pads getting low

n/s number plate light dull

Fail 26 Jun 2013 92,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man light on

front pads getting low

n/s number plate light dull

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,478 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,218 miles

Co 0.118 & started a full cat test.

O/S/R Tyre Bald inner edge (step tyre) !.8mm Make Goodyear Eagle 205/55/R16 91V

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

Oil Level on min mark.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 76,218 miles

Co 0.118 & started a full cat test.

O/S/R Tyre Bald inner edge (step tyre) !.8mm Make Goodyear Eagle 205/55/R16 91V

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

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

Oil Level on min mark.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,473 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,975 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 32,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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KP53 LLG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP53 LLG, 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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KP53 LLG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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