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AJ53 UTO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,227 miles

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

warning light on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2018 88,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 79,740 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML ON

Nearside Front HEADLAMP LENS FADED.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BADLY WORN INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,619 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes are split & have movement

offside rear tyre is cracking & worn on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 54,619 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip in the windscreen

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes are split & have movement

offside rear tyre is cracking & worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,051 miles

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2007 22,254 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 UTO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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