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LS53 TVM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,694 mi
Last recorded102,694 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 TVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension components corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front exhaust brackets broken off

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,646 miles

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,778 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop fallen apart

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,121 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both bump stops fallen apart

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket weak and corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both bump stops fallen apart

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket weak and corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,561 miles

Offside Rear shocker dust cover detached

both front tyres light perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,561 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover detached

both front tyres light perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,138 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,138 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,822 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 55,822 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,542 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,888 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,504 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,265 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,724 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 25,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,757 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 15,681 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 TVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 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 TVM, 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 22 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 TVM registered?

LS53 TVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LS53 TVM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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