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KT53 GJX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,847 mi
Last recorded177,847 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 GJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 177,847 miles

All rear suspension components are corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Have slight ware on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear axle front mountain points outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close also have slight ware on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Welding repairs have been undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2024 177,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mountain area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components are corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Have slight ware on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear axle front mountain points outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close also have slight ware on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 168,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 139,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,840 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 130,761 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

heat shield loose centre

Pass 4 Nov 2017 122,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 122,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 104,459 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,112 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,252 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

airbag light on dash

nsf headlamp aim slighly faded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,798 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,574 miles

advise replacing rear wiper

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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KT53 GJX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KT53 GJX, 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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KT53 GJX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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