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HS53 BFO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,882 mi
Last recorded110,882 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 110,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 107,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 103,490 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,665 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop poor condition

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 91,792 miles

Exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Headlights have weak pattern

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,792 miles

Exhaust mounting broken system still supported

Headlights have weak pattern

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,554 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2016 87,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,797 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe lose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted parietal inspection of the belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wheel bearing starting to get noisy

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,797 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe lose

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted parietal inspection of the belt

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing starting to get noisy

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,096 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge (TYRE BELOW BASIC SERVICE STANDARDS)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 77,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge (TYRE BELOW BASIC SERVICE STANDARDS)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,518 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,349 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,747 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 21,379 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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HS53 BFO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS53 BFO, 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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HS53 BFO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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