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AJ53 UWY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,296 mi
Last recorded143,296 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,296 miles

EML lamp on

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 143,296 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EML lamp on

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 135,029 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 135,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 122,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on on the dash

Fail 17 Jan 2015 122,389 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on on the dash

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e-m-l on

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights beam pattern weak

e-m-l light on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,657 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights beam pattern weak

e-m-l light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e-m-l on

headlamp beam patterns weak

some wear in front brake discs

some wear in rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e-m-l on

headlamp beam patterns weak

some wear in front brake discs

some wear in rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,905 miles

Additional reports listed on invoice number 68951

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 23,599 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AJ53 UWY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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