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GL53 HKX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,332 mi
Last recorded147,332 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 147,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 125,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 117,471 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 May 2018 117,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlamps deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

headlamps deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 94,526 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 94,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,281 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 59,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,203 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,750 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant below minimum

engine oil is not reaching dip stick

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 26,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GL53 HKX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL53 HKX, 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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GL53 HKX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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