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LN53 RLV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 RLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 139,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 124,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has slight damage on sidewall.

Offside rear quarter panel damaged.

Various panels marked/dented.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has slight damage on sidewall.

Offside rear quarter panel damaged.

Oil leak

Reversing light inoperative.

Various panels marked/dented.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,217 miles

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

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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LN53 RLV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LN53 RLV, 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 LN53 RLV registered?

LN53 RLV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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