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FH53 YSY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 YSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,680 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe and assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,768 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 112,764 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 110,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 108,610 miles

advise corrosion to both front brake discs

advise fading to both front headlight lenses and beam patterns weak

advise only to both front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2015 108,610 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise corrosion to both front brake discs

advise fading to both front headlight lenses and beam patterns weak

advise only to both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,670 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FH53 YSY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

FH53 YSY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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