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LC53 KLZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,681 mi
Last recorded176,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 KLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 176,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 176,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 170,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

nearside rear shock dust cover detached

under floor heat shields becoming detached

Fail 7 Jan 2021 164,689 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

nearside rear shock dust cover detached

under floor heat shields becoming detached

Pass 4 Jan 2020 158,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust flexi section becoming deteriorated

nearside rear shock dust cover detached

under floor heat shield becoming detached at rear

Fail 4 Jan 2020 158,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust flexi section becoming deteriorated

nearside rear shock dust cover detached

under floor heat shield becoming detached at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,981 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to mot limit (5.3.2 (b))

rear shock absorber covers loose

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 3 Jan 2019 150,979 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to mot limit (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

headlight glasses becoming poor

rear shock absorber covers loose

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2017 141,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 6 Dec 2017 141,935 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both, glasses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

slight damage on offside front wheel on outer rim

slight lip on front brake discs

tyre in boot flat

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,937 miles

Offside front lower wish bone rear bush starting to split.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 131,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front lower wish bone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,344 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,257 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,788 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,121 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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LC53 KLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC53 KLZ, 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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LC53 KLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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