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CP53 VEU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,929 mi
Last recorded125,929 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,353 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 121,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,267 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 118,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear tyres split & perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,657 miles

CANS UNDER DRIVES SEAT DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,750 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,327 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 30,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres slightly out of shape and getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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CP53 VEU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP53 VEU, 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 VEU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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