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FM53 RXA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,439 mi
Last recorded169,439 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 RXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 169,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 169,437 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort, arm seized on caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 160,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 160,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 147,325 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 147,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 129,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 129,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 115,881 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 107,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,143 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,932 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 68,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,580 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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
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FM53 RXA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RXA, 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 FM53 RXA registered?

FM53 RXA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 RXA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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