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FH53 TFJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,480 mi
Last recorded115,480 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 115,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2015 115,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,284 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 107,126 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,534 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,534 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,691 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,053 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,053 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 44,918 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,946 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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FH53 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FH53 TFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 TFJ registered?

FH53 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FH53 TFJ safe to buy?

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