MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake calliper locking spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
o/s/r tyre wearing, inner edge
rear pads getting low
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s/r tyre wearing, inner edge
rear pads getting low
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for ET53 LHE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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