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AP53 SBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,281 mi
Last recorded135,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 135,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,549 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,252 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,513 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, plastic lenses going opaque, (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

windscreen cracked at o/s lower corner but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,640 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertray fitted.

windscreen cracked at o/s but outside of wiper sweep.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has gone out of shape, (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertray fitted.

windscreen cracked at o/s but outside of wiper sweep.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,014 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,816 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,820 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,833 miles

ALL tyres have deep cracks in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,354 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

rear of front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,091 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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AP53 SBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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