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AU53 UCE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 133,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to load

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to load

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,971 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,872 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing also worn at both edges

Fail 29 Dec 2016 78,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush seperated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush seperated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing also worn at both edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,729 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,034 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,301 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,687 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,730 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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AU53 UCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU53 UCE, 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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AU53 UCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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