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CF53 NMV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,720 mi
Last recorded118,720 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 NMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 118,720 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 118,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Advise fuel flap cover missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2013 103,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre tread worn very low on inner edge.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 103,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre tread worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,920 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,416 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge.

NSR inner wheel rim damaged.

Slight wear suspension bushes.

Small cuts in tyres.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,416 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise all four tyres worn/wearing on the inner eges

advise slight wear suspension bushes

advise small cuts in thye tyres

strong advise n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,699 miles

advise front discs ggetting slightly corroded on inner edges

advise front inner cv boots weeping grease

advise rear brakes getting worn

advise rear no plate poor

Fail 11 Jan 2010 57,699 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise front discs ggetting slightly corroded on inner edges

advise front inner cv boots weeping grease

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge

advise rear brakes getting worn

advise rear no plate poor

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,742 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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CF53 NMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CF53 NMV, 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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CF53 NMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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