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MA53 FNG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,397 mi
Last recorded152,397 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 FNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 152,397 miles

Nearside Front brakes slightly hold

Fail 4 May 2018 152,394 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brakes slightly hold

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

Pass 3 May 2017 139,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2017 139,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Bonnet will not open

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,049 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)

front brake discs distorted

handbrake effort getting low poss cable requires replacing ??

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 101,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 83,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,203 miles

front wipers are poor

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,972 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 38,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,010 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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MA53 FNG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA53 FNG, 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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MA53 FNG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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