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MT53 KCG

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,850 mi
Last recorded142,850 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 135,371 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 125,104 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion RIGHT SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 125,100 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FLEXI PIPE HOLDER SNAPPED (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion RIGHT SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,921 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 115,921 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2013 107,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 107,710 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,538 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam patterns adversely affected.

Nearside and offside inner brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 80,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 28,713 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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MT53 KCG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT53 KCG, 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 MT53 KCG registered?

MT53 KCG is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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