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HT53 FGC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 126,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

Front washers very poor onto screen.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output causing poor image . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 122,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern . (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 117,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 117,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 104,495 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and wearing uneven - suggest replacement soon.

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and wearing uneven - suggest replacement soon.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 88,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 81,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 74,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,295 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,156 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,790 miles

very slight noise from both front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,898 miles

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

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

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 FGC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey 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 FGC, 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 FGC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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