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HD53 PZB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,160 mi
Last recorded135,160 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 PZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN OUT ION INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUT ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUT ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 135,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN OUT ION INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUT ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN OUT ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 127,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,512 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides need attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam patterns weak.

both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,589 miles

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

bonnet could not be opened

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 113,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet could not be opened

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,048 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,018 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,018 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,262 miles

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

both front arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 91,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

both front arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,941 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,696 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 27 Jul 2007 49,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 49,998 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,747 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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 PZB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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