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KP53 ZFT

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 119,521 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jun 2025 119,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both, no motor sound (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,631 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,162 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 93,976 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 93,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,653 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,248 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,626 miles

N/S sill just starting to rust

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 67,626 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S sill just starting to rust

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,869 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,264 miles

O/S/F coil spring just starting to rust

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,429 miles

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

rear number plate peeling slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,435 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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KP53 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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