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HD53 ULY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,459 mi
Last recorded72,459 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 ULY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 72,459 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCIUNG LIGHT OUTPUT

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Jan 2019 72,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OFF ON INNER EDGES & VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATING

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY REDUCIUNG LIGHT OUTPUT

REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,745 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATIUNG

FRONT TYRES WEARING VERY CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS & OFFSIDE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY RERDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING

Fail 5 Jan 2018 70,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES WEARING/DETERIORATIUNG

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES WEARING VERY CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MONITOR MARKERS & OFFSIDE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHTLY RERDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT

REGISTRATION PLATES DETERIORATING

Pass 14 Jan 2017 67,701 miles

both headlamps starting to frost

brake pads only visualy checked

nearside sill slight damage

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 64,879 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 61,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r shock absorber has reduced damping effect - advise to be replaced

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,665 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r shock absorber has reduced damping effect - advise to be replaced

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,309 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

slight damage to both sills

Fail 3 Jan 2013 47,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light accident damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,842 miles

light accident damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,385 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

slight sill damage to nearside

Fail 7 Jan 2012 43,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pads not visualy checked

slight sill damage to nearside

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,109 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,747 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 33,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,481 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 25,016 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 25,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,081 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 ULY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ULY, 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 HD53 ULY registered?

HD53 ULY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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