MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres scalloped
car undertray loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LY53 FOM safe to buy?
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