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AJ53 UXX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,576 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,288 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,097 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,097 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked & perished

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,781 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,781 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f steering arm slightly distorted ?

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,344 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag warning light on showing fault to system

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside sill panel damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,229 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,038 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside sill panel damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,570 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,570 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

damage o/s/outer sill

rear tyres wearing low on tread depth

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,891 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 30,891 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and wearing low on tread

damage to o/s outer sill

damage to rear bumper

front brake pads starting get low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,743 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,395 miles

n/s/f tyr wearing on outer edge

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage to n/s

damage to o/s outer sill panel

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 UXX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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