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EN53 VRV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 170,005 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 170,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 157,462 miles

beam image deteriorating on headlamps but still passable

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 157,461 miles

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

beam image deteriorating on headlamps but still passable

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 145,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,418 miles

drivers door mirror glass deteriorating

front brake discs inner faces edges corroding

head lamp lenses deteriorating

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,446 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rattle/chuffing noise from engine bay,,, rear bump stops/shocker sleeve retainers fallen apart,,,, various rear bushes starting too show signs of seperation

Fail 19 Apr 2014 119,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rattle/chuffing noise from engine bay,,, rear bump stops/shocker sleeve retainers fallen apart,,,, various rear bushes starting too show signs of seperation

Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,952 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 98,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 95,731 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 89,142 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 25 May 2010 80,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 74,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,499 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,439 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EN53 VRV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN53 VRV, 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 EN53 VRV registered?

EN53 VRV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is EN53 VRV safe to buy?

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