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ET53 JHA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,945 mi
Last recorded137,945 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 JHA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 May 2020 137,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,254 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2017 116,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 84,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 76,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,190 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,237 miles

rear link arm bushes splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,715 miles

Handbrake reading appear low,but application is electronicly controlled.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,321 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 JHA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

ET53 JHA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is ET53 JHA safe to buy?

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