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EN53 YVJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,128 mi
Last recorded146,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 146,128 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 122,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear suspension coil springs have corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

REAR SHOCKS WEAK

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 113,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

REAR SHOCKS WEAK

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,206 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 85,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,358 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EN53 YVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN53 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

EN53 YVJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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