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AD53 VNH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 148,831 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear no plate marked

various damage over vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,527 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

chip in screen

front discs corroded

rear no plate water marked

various damage over vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2018 148,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

chip in screen

front discs corroded

rear no plate water marked

various damage over vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2017 147,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2016 144,353 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 133,435 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEX PIPE AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 2 Feb 2015 133,427 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEX PIPE AND SLIGHTLY LOOSE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 122,572 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 122,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 112,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,286 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 102,286 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 89,116 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,116 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,898 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 60,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,574 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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AD53 VNH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD53 VNH, 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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AD53 VNH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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