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LR53 YMW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 YMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre deterioted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,787 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre deterioted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,557 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,557 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,402 miles

NS/F wiper rubber worn.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 59,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

NS/F wiper rubber worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,373 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 52,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,534 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Nov 2008 45,534 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,735 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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LR53 YMW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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