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LT53 ACX

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,879 mi
Last recorded125,879 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ACX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 125,879 miles

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2016 125,877 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring broken both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (both (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,039 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng man light on

exh heat shields insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,039 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eng man light on

exh heat shields insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,387 miles

All four tyres worn right onto minimum limit, require changing. Front brake pads worn to minimum, nearside CV boot worn, underside covered, oil at minimum limit.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 77,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs rather worn, underside covered, nearside front shock absorber damp, oil below minimum.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,567 miles

Rear brake discs rather worn, underside covered, nearside front shock absorber damp, oil below minimum.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,688 miles

very slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,005 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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LT53 ACX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT53 ACX, 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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LT53 ACX is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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