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AJ53 UTP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,698 mi
Last recorded143,698 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 143,698 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 137,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 126,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,479 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 43,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 36,683 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 36,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,495 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 20,057 miles

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)

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 UTP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UTP, 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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What year was AJ53 UTP registered?

AJ53 UTP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is AJ53 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 UTP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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