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LR53 HWA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Aug 2016 89,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Coolant level below minimum

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint & lower (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wipers poor

offside registration plate lamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 88,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seats fitted at the rear not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,584 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,422 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,588 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,197 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,922 miles

r/center seat-belt stalk plastic cover broken

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,106 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 55,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LR53 HWA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LR53 HWA, 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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LR53 HWA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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