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MX53 HTU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,558 mi
Last recorded107,558 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 107,558 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

N/S Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 107,556 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,751 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,251 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,099 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake fluid requires changing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,091 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,690 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,936 miles

front pads low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

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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MX53 HTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX53 HTU, 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 MX53 HTU registered?

MX53 HTU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is MX53 HTU safe to buy?

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