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LW53 HXO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,199 mi
Last recorded104,199 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,199 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Out sills corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,485 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2025 103,485 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,058 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 9 Mar 2023 95,125 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,193 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,532 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

front head lamp lenses starting to tarnish

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,511 miles

covers trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 75,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

covers trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,331 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 72,330 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,981 miles

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)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine covers under trays fitted

head lamp lens both starting to tarnish

Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,936 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine covers under trays fitted

head lamp lens both starting to tarnish

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,679 miles

slight play rear drop links

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,530 miles

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

tail box slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,063 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,985 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,811 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2008 7,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,842 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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LW53 HXO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LW53 HXO, 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 LW53 HXO registered?

LW53 HXO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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