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LF53 VKV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 114,061 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,907 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 93,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlight lenses becoming crazed

nearside rear tyre 2mm only

offside front tyre 3mm only and worn inner edge

rear exhaust bracket temporarily fixed

stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight lenses becoming crazed

nearside rear tyre 2mm only

offside front tyre 3mm only and worn inner edge

rear exhaust bracket temporarily fixed

stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,628 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,683 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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LF53 VKV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF53 VKV, 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 LF53 VKV registered?

LF53 VKV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF53 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 VKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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