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ET53 JSX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 JSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,625 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 64,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim and dirty (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

E M L light on dash

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,224 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 62,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,263 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)

both rear tyres split/paerished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,595 miles

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

malfunction indicator light showing a fault

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,491 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish/split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 51,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

E/M/L Light on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,658 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,919 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,088 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,357 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 JSX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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