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EN53 ZFU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

212,149 mi
Last recorded212,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 212,149 miles

Coolant leak coolant low ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 212,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant low ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 202,995 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot sligth wear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 202,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot sligth wear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 195,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low check tracking as no free play in steering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 195,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lenses opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low check tracking as no free play in steering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 187,749 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 187,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses opaque no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone REAR BUSH WORN chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed too cords 205/55-16 TYRE SIZE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL EGGED ALSO INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 177,757 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Nov 2017 168,001 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 27 Nov 2017 168,001 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 154,304 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 154,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken away from pipe

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2015 140,793 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 127,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,380 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,881 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)

both rear shock absorber upper covers insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 5 Nov 2012 97,881 miles

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

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)

both rear shock absorber upper covers insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 4,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,075 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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EN53 ZFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EN53 ZFU, 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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EN53 ZFU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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