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ET53 HNP

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HNP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,525 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light dim

Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,182 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 85,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,506 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,194 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,775 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner tread. 205/55/16

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner tread.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,602 miles

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

rear inner brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Jan 2010 43,602 miles

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

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

rear inner brake pads showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,444 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,355 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking around walls and tread.205/55/16

Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,928 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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ET53 HNP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNP, 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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ET53 HNP is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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