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ET53 RUW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 100,534 miles

front inner arm bushes wearing

number lamp dull and other not working

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 May 2020 100,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front inner arm bushes wearing

number lamp dull and other not working

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,033 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and other is dark in colour (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,649 miles

headlamp image deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,648 miles

Both rear suspension arms very rusty

o/s rear brake pad anti rattle spring incorrectly located

underside engine shield fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,705 miles

Front Both headlight lenses hazy

Rear suspension arms rusty

underside engine shield fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 92,697 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken bottom tang (2.4.C.1a)

Front Both headlight lenses hazy

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing down

Rear suspension arms rusty

underside engine shield fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,596 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps hazey

both number lamps deteriorateing

coolant level low

Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,596 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps hazey

both number lamps deteriorateing

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

tyre presure check advised

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,708 miles

brake fluid needs changing

front brake pads wearing down

Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

coolant level low

front pads and discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant level low

front pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,324 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 12 Feb 2009 54,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 RUW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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