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ET53 LGJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,594 mi
Last recorded167,594 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 167,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 167,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,785 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 148,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,835 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 122,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 96,315 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,355 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,354 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,592 miles

headlamp beam images poor

Fail 28 Jan 2016 30,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,454 miles

Nearside headlamp cover/glass is deteriorating

Offside headlamp cover/glass is deteriorating

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light is on

Nearside headlamp cover/glass is deteriorating

Offside headlamp cover/glass is deteriorating

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,446 miles

Both front tyres are scuffed on the outer side walls

Nearside front wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside front lower driving light lens is cracked

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,008 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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ET53 LGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ET53 LGJ, 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 ET53 LGJ registered?

ET53 LGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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