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MM53 LYG

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,972 mi
Last recorded172,972 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 LYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 172,972 miles

Nearside Rear on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 158,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside headlamp glasses deteriorated

nearside rear suspension/shock absorber noisy

Fail 3 Mar 2014 158,714 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside headlamp glasses deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 153,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low but not to min mark

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 153,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low but not to min mark

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 143,569 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 143,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,554 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 87,668 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat sheild distorted / damaged

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MM53 LYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MM53 LYG, 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 MM53 LYG registered?

MM53 LYG is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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