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AJ53 HSZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,261 mi
Last recorded146,261 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 146,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,056 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s/front headlight aim not tested

rear suspension beam axle & suspension components corrodede

Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced uv faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced uv faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s/front headlight aim not tested

rear suspension beam axle & suspension components corrodede

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,115 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,299 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,077 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 93,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,993 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,611 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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AJ53 HSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 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 AJ53 HSZ, 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 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 HSZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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