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LM53 HLF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,211 mi
Last recorded100,211 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,470 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 95,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight cut (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

park brake just passed needs repairing

Fail 16 Dec 2023 91,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight cut (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

park brake just passed needs repairing

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,418 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,768 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 83,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,800 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 71,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,978 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,933 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits and offshape

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,437 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits and offshape

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,294 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,077 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LM53 HLF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LM53 HLF, 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 LM53 HLF registered?

LM53 HLF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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