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ET53 JBV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,081 mi
Last recorded71,081 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 JBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,081 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 578,199 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,812 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,807 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,451 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,263 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 29,263 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,772 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 JBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

ET53 JBV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is ET53 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 JBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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