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FT53 CJV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,798 mi
Last recorded133,798 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 CJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,983 miles

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

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

noise when rotating n/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Feb 2015 112,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

noise when rotating n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 92,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f and both rear tire valves perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,405 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

O/S/R tyre cracking (deteriorating)

Trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,857 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,856 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 56,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,095 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)

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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FT53 CJV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT53 CJV, 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

How do I check the history of FT53 CJV?

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What year was FT53 CJV registered?

FT53 CJV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is FT53 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 CJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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