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MV53 VCF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 80,631 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Engine light on

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear seat belt sticking

Washers wired back to front

Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light inop

front tyres bald inner edges

front/rear brake imbalance

headlamps poor pattern

management light on

n/s/f belt fraying,o/s/r sticking

o/s/r seat play

rear subframe/suspension corrosion,stood up.

washer pump wired back to front

Pass 4 May 2017 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt folded (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 May 2017 79,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt folded (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake recorded 17%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,237 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,473 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,473 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag light is on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,617 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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MV53 VCF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV53 VCF, 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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MV53 VCF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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