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FG53 LBP

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 LBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,621 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,592 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reversing lamps inoperative

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre startjng to crack

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,242 miles

Clutch rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,449 miles

both front arm rear bushes starting to split

front disc corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 62,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front arm rear bushes starting to split

front disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,785 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,184 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 52,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,888 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,039 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,982 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes startin g to split slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,228 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,223 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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FG53 LBP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FG53 LBP, 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 FG53 LBP registered?

FG53 LBP is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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