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VE53 LRJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,740 mi
Last recorded131,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LRJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,740 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 131,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,349 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Nov 2013 109,707 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,680 miles

o/s front h/light image poor?

Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,768 miles

nearside rear shock shroud adrift

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,768 miles

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

frontbrake pads low

nearside rear shock shroud adrift

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,152 miles

Rear number plate distorted. been replaced

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge & slight cut in tread & o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge; Advise tracking check.

washer bottel top missing & slight chip in front screen

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NOTE!! REAR NUMBER PLATE BULB REPLACED ON SITE[N/W] washer bottle cap missing! rear number plate damaged,front screen chipped.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,322 miles

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

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

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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VE53 LRJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VE53 LRJ, 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 VE53 LRJ registered?

VE53 LRJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 LRJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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