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HS53 KTG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,254 mi
Last recorded124,254 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 124,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 117,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 116,949 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,232 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 109,217 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 101,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust hangger broken

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,049 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,887 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 68,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2010 63,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,486 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 KTG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

HS53 KTG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is HS53 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 KTG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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