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HS53 FWV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,589 mi
Last recorded104,589 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 FWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 104,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Centre mirror missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Light corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 101,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,872 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 93,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside front and offside front brake discs worn and corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs have corrosion

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing down

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp illuminated

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs have corrosion

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing down

windscreen wipers to be checked at retest

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 71,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 66,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,608 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 61,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,698 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,378 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
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HS53 FWV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

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

Is HS53 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 FWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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