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LY53 PJV

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,146 mi
Last recorded130,146 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 PJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,146 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to limit

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 130,072 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 124,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 93,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 73,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,886 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 PJV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY53 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

LY53 PJV is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 PJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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