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AX53 UKM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,366 mi
Last recorded197,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 UKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 197,366 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 197,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 138,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 138,617 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,605 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,064 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,064 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,986 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,108 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 85,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 85,456 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 69,273 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 68,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,048 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 60,044 miles

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

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 UKM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKM, 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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What year was AX53 UKM registered?

AX53 UKM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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