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LV53 YTF

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,277 mi
Last recorded133,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 133,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 132,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 132,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 129,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,614 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has play

Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush has play

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,668 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,694 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,671 miles

front disc's corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,078 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,040 miles

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

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

slight damage too offside front floor

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 YTF is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

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

Is LV53 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 YTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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