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LY53 FOM

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,200 mi
Last recorded205,200 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 205,200 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges underlying rubber showing no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 205,200 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges underlying rubber showing no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 200,297 miles

Front both tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Rear both tyres worn out on edge

both head lamp lenses frosting

Pass 6 Nov 2015 190,052 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 190,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 180,346 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)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 180,346 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 169,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2013 169,397 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres scalloped

car undertray loose

Pass 22 Aug 2012 154,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,499 miles

engine cover damage and in-secure

engine oil level low

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

n/s/outer sill damage

rear brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield and fuel tank

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,046 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 101,702 miles

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge very close to limit ( advise replacement )

cut on n/s/f tyre side wall

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

n/s outer sill dented

rear exhaust heat shield loose

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank and heat shield

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,597 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,799 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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LY53 FOM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY53 FOM, 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 LY53 FOM registered?

LY53 FOM is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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