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HT53 WEV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,600 mi
Last recorded125,600 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 WEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 125,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 125,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,539 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 86,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 76,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,313 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 68,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear number plate slightly destorted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,103 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 61,103 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2008 51,692 miles

both rear wheels when rotated have slight roughness

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,609 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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HT53 WEV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WEV, 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 HT53 WEV registered?

HT53 WEV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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