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EN53 HWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,755 mi
Last recorded191,755 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2024 191,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 179,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 163,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front wings corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 126,491 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 126,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Left & right (Both) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,355 miles

Air condition pipe broken

Fail 18 Sep 2017 120,355 miles

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

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

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

Air condition pipe broken

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

engine oil low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,457 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet cannot be opened

engine management light on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet cannot be opened

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre and inner shoulder worn smooth. Recommended change of tyre as soon as possible

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component underside on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

engine oil low

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,173 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 92,173 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

The engine light is on.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

The o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and cracking.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,001 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in the n/s front wheel.

The exhaust heat shield is damaged.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in the n/s front wheel.

The exhaust heat shield is damaged.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,601 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,305 miles

front disc and pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,366 miles

The air bag light is on.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

The air bag light is on.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,062 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,399 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,298 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

An A/C pipe is broken.

The middle exhaust heat sheild is broken.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,973 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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EN53 HWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EN53 HWV, 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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EN53 HWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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