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MW53 FOD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 86,488 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 86,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire lose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,177 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 79,177 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 75,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,022 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,247 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 57,937 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 57,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,815 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,603 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal spongy

steering knotchey

Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

steering knotchey

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FOD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FOD, 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 MW53 FOD registered?

MW53 FOD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is MW53 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 FOD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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