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2003 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · LM53 HNR

LM53 HNR

2003 Ford Focus C-MAX (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 84,124 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS C-MAX
Year / Origin
2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
84,124 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1798cc
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LM53 HNR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
  • 84,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LM53 HNR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus C-Max (LM53 HNR) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LM53 HNR Mileage History

  1. 18/01/202479,179 mi
  2. 18/01/202479,179 mi
  3. 21/01/202582,411 mi+3,232 mi
  4. 21/01/202582,411 mi
  5. 13/01/202684,124 mi+1,713 mi

Average of roughly 2,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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