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AX53 PUF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 135,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 123,704 miles

all brake and fuel pipes coated with grease

both rear tyres cut but not yet to fail criteria

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 119,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ both front tyres near legal limits and worn on edges not to cords at time of test

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,916 miles

1. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

2. Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1. Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

2. Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,546 miles

offside rear shock absorber cover loose. offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake application uneven offside slower ( nearside 170, offside 100) (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

headlight glasses deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber cover loose. offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heatshield loose. front exhaust bracket missing

headlight glasses becoming poor

Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heatshield loose. front exhaust bracket missing

headlight glasses becoming poor

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,933 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,692 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,683 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,854 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,103 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 24,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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AX53 PUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AX53 PUF, 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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AX53 PUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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