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FM53 POH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 POH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Feb 2020 87,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust mount broken

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 83,277 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall/tread separating from structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,377 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 67,560 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes split/worn

exhaust system corroded and corroded around hangers

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear shock absorber outer casings insecure/plastic covers

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,033 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes split/worn

exhaust system corroded and corroded around hangers

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs lipped/worn

rear shock absorber outer casings insecure/plastic covers

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,747 miles

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

rear brake pipes wet when tested

Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,518 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake cable outer cover bunched and corroded at osr

rear brake pipes wet when tested

smell of coolant with bonnet open no visible leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,905 miles

Rear brake pads - friction material wearing very low, advise replacement.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,804 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit.

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat - cannot check this seatbelt.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,184 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,184 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,458 miles

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

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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FM53 POH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM53 POH, 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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FM53 POH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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