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FM53 VPD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,323 mi
Last recorded180,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 VPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 180,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 180,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 170,232 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (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 inner edge worn. Sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 160,025 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 150,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 135,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 122,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,277 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 99,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link rod

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,996 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link rod

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,924 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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FM53 VPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FM53 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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