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LC53 YYR

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 46,886 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,432 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,432 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 39,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,293 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 34,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,400 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 29,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,133 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,632 miles

N/S/F Inner CV Boot Leaking grease!

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,901 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,627 miles

front brake discs corrided

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 YYR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYR, 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 LC53 YYR registered?

LC53 YYR is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is LC53 YYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 YYR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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