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CP53 VEB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,589 mi
Last recorded126,589 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,589 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner tread area

Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,888 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 108,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,550 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,849 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING AND HEADLAMP

Fail 16 Jan 2013 90,849 miles

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING AND HEADLAMP

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 78,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,684 miles

WASHERS FROZEN

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,635 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 50,635 miles

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

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

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

FUEL FLAP INSECURE

Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,507 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 27,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,953 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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CP53 VEB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP53 VEB, 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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CP53 VEB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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