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MW53 AXJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,641 mi
Last recorded40,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 40,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,705 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,955 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 36,955 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVENLY WORN 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 36,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON TREAD 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking PIPE AT POWER STEERING PUMP UNION (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVENLY WORN 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 33,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 31,248 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,918 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 21,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,428 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 15,107 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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MW53 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW53 AXJ, 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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MW53 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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