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NC53 GXF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,433 mi
Last recorded172,433 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 GXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 172,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 158,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 150,858 miles

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

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

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

front brakes are slightly imbalanced

offside parking brake effort is slightly low

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 142,742 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 142,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 10 May 2014 130,465 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 130,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 111,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 107,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 100,512 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 100,505 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 5 May 2010 99,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 82,084 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,531 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,560 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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NC53 GXF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC53 GXF, 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 NC53 GXF registered?

NC53 GXF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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