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FV53 UGM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,387 mi
Last recorded103,387 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 95,634 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 95,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,688 miles

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R coil spring corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

centre rear seat belt has slight damage to centre of webbing

front brake pads 3/4 worn(discs corroded)

rear part of brake pipe front to rear at O/S/R joiner corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/55 r16 91v) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/55 r16 91v) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R coil spring corroded

N/S head light deteriorated but unable to test light source output due to not working on dip beam

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/R tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

centre rear seat belt has slight damage to centre of webbing

front brake pads 3/4 worn(discs corroded)

rear part of brake pipe front to rear at O/S/R joiner corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade smears slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking, has been kerbed and has slight deformation to outer sidewall at impact site

Offside wiper blade smears slightly

headlight lenses going opaque, and patterns poor

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,717 miles

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

h/lamp lens poor, have polished and should make next years mot witrh 2nd polish

Fail 4 Dec 2014 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

chip on n/s of windscreen

h/light patterns 'fluffy due to poor lens surface but usable.

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear 205/55r16

o/s door mirror casing missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,024 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

chip on n/s of windscreen

n/s/f tyre slight uneven wear 205/55r16

o/s door mirror casing missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,388 miles

offside door mirror capping missing but not exposing any sharp edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,250 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,250 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,165 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,299 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
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FV53 UGM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV53 UGM, 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 FV53 UGM registered?

FV53 UGM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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