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LM53 HLA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,764 mi
Last recorded43,764 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,764 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,839 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 37,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 29,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,165 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,489 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,894 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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LM53 HLA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM53 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 HLA registered?

LM53 HLA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LM53 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 HLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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