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ET53 HKM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,240 mi
Last recorded133,240 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 133,240 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 124,109 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 124,109 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,553 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 96,344 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2010 96,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,188 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,112 miles

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

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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ET53 HKM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET53 HKM, 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 ET53 HKM registered?

ET53 HKM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is ET53 HKM safe to buy?

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