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MW53 KOB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,566 miles

Front headlamps misting. loosing there beam image

Front indicators loosing there amber

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,564 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front headlamps misting. loosing there beam image

Front indicators loosing there amber

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,746 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 93,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,088 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,088 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,273 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated.rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,049 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,051 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 35,513 miles

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

advice on front tyres wearing inner edges

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 KOB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MW53 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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