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KP53 LME

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,075 mi
Last recorded176,075 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 LME
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 176,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 175,875 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 173,860 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 173,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 171,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 169,836 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 161,627 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 163,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 157,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 150,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 144,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 139,405 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 130,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 122,228 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 121,795 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KP53 LME is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP53 LME, 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 KP53 LME registered?

KP53 LME is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is KP53 LME safe to buy?

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