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LS53 LCY

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,313 mi
Last recorded114,313 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 LCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play issue has been rectified. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 109,227 miles

vehicle vibrating noticeably, suspect exhaust system (cat, downpipe area)

Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,050 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, plastic corrosion, close to failure criteria. (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle vibrating noticeably, suspect exhaust system (cat, downpipe area)

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,564 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively faded, causing beam image to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively faded, causing beam image to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,329 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 93,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perish 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perish 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,319 miles

Near side front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,955 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,654 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,588 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,588 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 42,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,627 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 LCY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LCY, 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 LS53 LCY registered?

LS53 LCY is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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