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HS53 FOM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,882 mi
Last recorded160,882 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 160,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 159,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 156,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 154,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 140,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,059 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,603 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 8 Feb 2012 99,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,650 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 86,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 75,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,290 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2009 64,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,594 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 51,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front 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 FOM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOM, 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

How do I check the history of HS53 FOM?

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What year was HS53 FOM registered?

HS53 FOM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is HS53 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 FOM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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