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NC53 YOO

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,696 mi
Last recorded51,696 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 YOO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

engine oil level is over maximum

under car trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,696 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

engine oil level is over maximum

under car trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,205 miles

Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at caliper ends (3.5.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corrosion and scoring on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

both sills have slight damage

front exhaust hangers wearing thin

Fail 27 May 2015 49,533 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

both sills have slight damage

front exhaust hangers wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,340 miles

both front head lamp lens deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2013 46,655 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 46,655 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,014 miles

both front wishbone (rear) bushes deteriorating

both rear shocker shields insecure/ shocker piston rods exposed to weather

positive battery terminal exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,749 miles

light wear and scoring to rear brake discs

offside front brake disc inner surface heavily worn/scored (ADVISE ITS REPLACEMENt)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,159 miles

all previous advises rectified

Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,159 miles

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM, SLIGHT DISTORTION AND SIDE WALL HEAVILY SCUFFED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM AND SLIGHT DISTORTION

Pass 29 May 2008 31,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,707 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 26,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YOO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC53 YOO, 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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NC53 YOO is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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