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HS53 BHP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,852 mi
Last recorded91,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 91,852 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 88,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 88,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,497 miles

bonnet lock worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,497 miles

Nearside 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)

bonnet lock worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,335 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,951 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,951 miles

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,747 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,747 miles

Nearside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HS53 BHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS53 BHP registered?

HS53 BHP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is HS53 BHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 BHP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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