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ET53 LHE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,009 mi
Last recorded134,009 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 134,009 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

headlights misting

Pass 23 May 2018 125,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 125,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake calliper locking spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 116,525 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 116,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 107,369 miles

child seat fitted

headlights condition

n/s/r brake hose running close to chassis

o/s/r caliper spring missing

parking brake just passed 16%

play in rear roll bar links

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Fail 14 May 2016 107,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

headlights condition

n/s/r brake hose running close to chassis

o/s/r caliper spring missing

parking brake just passed 16%

play in rear roll bar links

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Pass 15 May 2015 100,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 93,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cracks rear tyres

front/rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 85,632 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing, inner edge

rear pads getting low

Fail 10 May 2013 85,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing, inner edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,233 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,634 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ET53 LHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

ET53 LHE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 LHE safe to buy?

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