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LS53 DCO

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,278 mi
Last recorded126,278 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 DCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 126,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose held on with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 31,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame severely distorted wheel out of align (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front door damaged but closed on latch

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,196 miles

offside rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,421 miles

n/s/r wheel not alined correctly

Fail 10 Jun 2011 23,421 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel not alined correctly

Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,889 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,618 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,618 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,327 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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LS53 DCO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS53 DCO, 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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LS53 DCO is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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