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HS53 FND

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,810 mi
Last recorded154,810 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FND
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,810 miles

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 154,810 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 144,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 134,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 123,675 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,026 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 117,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 98,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,280 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,270 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,088 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 52,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,799 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,619 miles

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

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

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 FND is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FND, 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 HS53 FND registered?

HS53 FND is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is HS53 FND safe to buy?

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