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LC53 TKO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,329 mi
Last recorded112,329 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,329 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

all suspension is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides [inside edge ] (4.1.E.1)

all suspension camponants slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

inner edges of nearside and offside rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

inner edges of nearside and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,833 miles

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn

inner rim of offside rear wheel distorted slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

inner edge of offside rear tyre worn

inner rim of offside rear wheel distorted slightly

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,025 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,647 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,974 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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LC53 TKO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC53 TKO, 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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LC53 TKO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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