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ET53 OEH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,635 miles

Both rear shocks have a light misting of oil

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front shock has a light misting of oil

Rear plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,905 miles

Brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,531 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,035 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 35,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,663 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 OEH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

ET53 OEH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is ET53 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 OEH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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