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FV53 UJT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,148 mi
Last recorded133,148 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,010 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,010 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,836 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 10 Oct 2015 111,836 miles

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Oct 2014 106,365 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limits and cracked in tread pattern

Fail 11 Oct 2014 106,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres close to limits and cracked in tread pattern

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,790 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)

osr brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,656 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE LOWER ON EFFORT ON FOOT AND HANDBRAKE

Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,068 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 UJT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJT, 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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FV53 UJT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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