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MJ53 KNE

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,269 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,259 miles

Front loer suspension arms ,rear inner bushes poor condition

Slight damage n/s front wheel inner rim

Srs light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,832 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,017 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,856 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,856 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,806 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,629 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,586 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 19,586 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)

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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MJ53 KNE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ53 KNE, 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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MJ53 KNE is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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