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EX53 MHK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 MHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 146,389 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with 3x nails in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2018 146,389 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with 3x nails in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2017 137,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link worn

Offside Rear shocker misting of oil

both headlamp images poor

clutch worn

Fail 28 Sep 2017 137,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear shocker misting of oil

both headlamp images poor

clutch worn

Pass 17 Sep 2016 127,951 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2016 127,951 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,248 miles

exhaust flexi pipe worn

headlamp images becoming poor

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

headlamp images becoming poor

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o,s,f fog lamp lens broken

very slight oil leak from o,s driveshaft seal

Pass 28 Sep 2013 107,174 miles

Offside rear seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,258 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,070 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,070 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,974 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre is very soft and worn on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2009 68,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre is very soft and worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,621 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,777 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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EX53 MHK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX53 MHK, 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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EX53 MHK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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