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VE53 LUJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 LUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 112,365 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and half missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,086 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 108,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,590 miles

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,080 miles

advise o/s/r tyre bold inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,056 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,049 miles

both front tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,890 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,641 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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VE53 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE53 LUJ, 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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VE53 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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