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LF53 VKW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,732 mi
Last recorded85,732 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,732 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil light flashing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,379 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc wear

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,227 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in o/s rear anti/roll bar link

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,738 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,737 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,385 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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

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

Is LF53 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 VKW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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