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HS53 BNB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 148,747 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 148,747 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 31 Dec 2012 130,316 miles

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

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

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

teat in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Dec 2012 130,316 miles

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

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

teat in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2011 113,601 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 113,601 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,541 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 94,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,365 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,551 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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HS53 BNB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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