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MD53 LGL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,164 mi
Last recorded111,164 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 LGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 97,477 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear subframe corroded ( marked in yellow chalk )

Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,708 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,846 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 77,973 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 77,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,920 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 49,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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MD53 LGL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD53 LGL, 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 MD53 LGL registered?

MD53 LGL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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