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EN53 HWW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 120,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 120,461 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,516 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,253 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,732 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,021 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 87,014 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,086 miles

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

towbar electrical socket has faulty indicator and brake lights

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,331 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,673 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,144 miles

n/s/rear tyre under inflated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

large screw in outer edge tread and leaking air(non-repairable position)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

large screw in outer edge tread and leaking air(non-repairable position)

n/s/rear tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,115 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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EN53 HWW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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