MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear exhaust bracket broke off rear but still supported
front discs corroding on inside edges
rear heat shield loose
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH53 SXG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FH53 SXG, 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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What year was FH53 SXG registered?
FH53 SXG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.
Is FH53 SXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH53 SXG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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