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LV53 YTA

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 125,678 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 120,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,795 miles

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

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,807 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 76,607 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,133 miles

ns and osf headlamps in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,310 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 20 Nov 2008 29,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,999 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

slight damage to nearside rear wheel on outter rim

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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LV53 YTA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LV53 YTA, 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 LV53 YTA registered?

LV53 YTA is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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