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HT53 EPJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,812 mi
Last recorded135,812 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake bind

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Revers lights not working

Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,489 miles

nsr tyre perished inner track rods wishbone bushes worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,087 miles

NSF TYRE SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER PLASTIC COVER LOOSE

NSR TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,641 miles

CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN

Pass 27 Sep 2014 81,002 miles

both front tyres inner edges tread low 205x55x16

Fail 27 Sep 2014 81,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres inner edges tread low 205x55x16

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,833 miles

headlamp patterns poor/lenses milky

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,738 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside, offside headlight lens in poor condition

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

headlight aim patterns poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,255 miles

both rear tyres low on inner tread.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,602 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,728 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,237 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,237 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HT53 EPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT53 EPJ, 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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HT53 EPJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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