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LS53 TOJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,214 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

front pads wearing low

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

front pads wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,229 miles

engine check light is on

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter tread

nearside rear tyre is wearing inner tread

Fail 15 Dec 2011 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine check light is on

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter tread

nearside rear tyre is wearing inner tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,591 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,156 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 46,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,849 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 TOJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

LS53 TOJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is LS53 TOJ safe to buy?

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