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MA53 KOV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,579 mi
Last recorded86,579 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 KOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,579 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 86,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,817 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise engine light on

advise nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

advise offside rear tyre badly deteriorated but doesnt show cord at time of test

advise rear heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,834 miles

advise engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,487 miles

nearside rear brake disc slight ovality

rear tyres slightly perished on walls

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,714 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,764 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 46,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,783 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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MA53 KOV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MA53 KOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 KOV registered?

MA53 KOV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MA53 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 KOV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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