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HD53 OCZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,781 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 142,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 131,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,372 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger incomplete

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,996 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Jan 2016 111,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 has some outer side wall damage but no cords showing

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 starting to wear on inner edge

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

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 111,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Centre child seat fitted

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 has some outer side wall damage but no cords showing

Nearside Front tyre 205/55/16 starting to wear on inner edge

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

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,255 miles

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

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inside edge at o m/m

Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,638 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 90,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 81,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,840 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 54,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 45,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,442 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,718 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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HD53 OCZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HD53 OCZ, 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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HD53 OCZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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