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HS53 BPE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,339 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,010 miles

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

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

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

tow bar fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,658 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,277 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,618 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 57,617 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,733 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,009 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,334 miles

too much brake fluid in master cylinder resior

under shield fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,133 miles

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

engine undershield fitted

slight surface corrosion front brake discs

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 BPE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BPE, 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 BPE registered?

HS53 BPE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is HS53 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 BPE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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