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LB53 YMH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

143,733 mi
Last recorded143,733 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 YMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 143,733 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 138,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 128,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 117,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 106,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,040 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,444 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,712 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,546 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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LB53 YMH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 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 LB53 YMH, 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 22 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 LB53 YMH registered?

LB53 YMH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is LB53 YMH safe to buy?

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