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MW53 OBB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,159 mi
Last recorded185,159 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 185,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer and inner sills corroded and also chassis corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 185,139 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer and inner sills corroded and also chassis corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 175,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 175,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 168,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 163,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 154,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 146,739 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 146,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 140,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,973 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 131,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 7 Feb 2012 91,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,596 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,886 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 59,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,360 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MW53 OBB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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