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LS53 LCF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,352 mi
Last recorded90,352 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 LCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,352 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

brake pipe ends slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r springs corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

reverse lights inop

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Nov 2021 90,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

both rear link bars worn / deteriorated

brake pipe ends slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r springs corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

reverse lights inop

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear end(s) appear corroded under outer casing of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,663 miles

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both lower arm rear bushes deteriorated / play in n/s ball joint

chips in screen

o/s headlight deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/r springs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp deteriorated

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2017 86,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks on sidewall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 85,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 85,854 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - badly cracked/perished

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - badly cracked/perished

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,858 miles

all springs corroded

n/s/f tyre very cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre very cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

vehicle undertray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,858 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all springs corroded

n/s/f tyre very cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre very cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,924 miles

front tyres (both) outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,176 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,536 miles

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,707 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 LCF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LCF, 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 LCF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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