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LS53 KNU

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,793 mi
Last recorded126,793 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 KNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,793 miles

engine management light on dash

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Fail 21 Apr 2015 126,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on dash

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 101,511 miles

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHT DISTORTION BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,553 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,080 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre getting low and mishaped on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,636 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 35,037 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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LS53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 LS53 KNU, 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 LS53 KNU registered?

LS53 KNU is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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