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CF53 SVE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 SVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,585 miles

Battery light on

Engine light on

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,328 miles

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

Washer fluid level low.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,312 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Washer fluid level low.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

wrong wheel nut on osf wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,126 miles

REAR No PLATE FADING

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat runner faulty

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,186 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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CF53 SVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CF53 SVE, 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 CF53 SVE registered?

CF53 SVE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is CF53 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 SVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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