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LV53 YTC

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,755 mi
Last recorded176,755 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 176,755 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion all over vehicle & components.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake slightly lagging in operation.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 176,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion all over vehicle & components.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake slightly lagging in operation.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 166,670 miles

Front & rear brake application slightly uneven.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Nearside rear brake back plate missing.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame & suspension arms corroded.

Windscreen damage in zone A but not affecting drivers view.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 166,670 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Front & rear brake application slightly uneven.

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Nearside rear brake back plate missing.

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside sill corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sub frame & suspension arms corroded.

Windscreen damage in zone A but not affecting drivers view.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 157,614 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 157,614 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 142,008 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 142,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear subframe is quite corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 127,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear subframe is quite corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,153 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 8 Dec 2012 95,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2012 94,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,816 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,336 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,613 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 51,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,851 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,513 miles

all tyres worn on edges

engine undershield fitted

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LV53 YTC is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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