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AV53 VSE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osr tyre on 3mm

Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,751 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,089 miles

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

both front head lamp units starting to tarnished

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 86,205 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,561 miles

headlights tarnished

power steering has slight leak from o/s rack area

Fail 5 Jul 2014 83,551 miles

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

headlights tarnished

power steering has slight leak from o/s rack area

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,154 miles

front brake discs corroded

mil lamp on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

mil lamp on

nearside headlamp lens cover deteriorated

offside headlamp lens cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,622 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,455 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 64,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

washer bottle lid missing

wheel alignment required

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,762 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 57,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,919 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 48,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 48,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,512 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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AV53 VSE 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 61.9%.

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 AV53 VSE, 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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AV53 VSE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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