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MJ53 KXW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Offside rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside rear outer sill damaged and corroded

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear mounts to body (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front at top (2.4.C.1b)

Coolant fan not working

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 28 Feb 2009 49,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,445 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,895 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 31,895 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 KXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MJ53 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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