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AP53 PKU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,360 mi
Last recorded117,360 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 PKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,284 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,004 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

offside rear outer sill damaged

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

offside rear outer sill damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,382 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,389 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2011 59,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,709 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges around circumference.

nearside rear shock absorber outer casing insecure.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,664 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,234 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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AP53 PKU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP53 PKU, 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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AP53 PKU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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