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LS53 MXZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,446 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

N/S/F wheel buckled

O/S/F sunvisor not secure.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag light illuminated.

N/S/F wheel buckled

O/S/F sunvisor not secure.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,512 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,512 miles

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

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

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

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,570 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,876 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,235 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WALL CHIPPED

Fail 25 Oct 2007 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT TYRE WALL CHIPPED

Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,554 miles

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

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

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 MXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LS53 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

LS53 MXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is LS53 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 MXZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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