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ET53 RXW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,483 mi
Last recorded139,483 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 139,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both sides Both rear shock absorbers weak

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside front Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders

offside rear Brake binding slightly

offside rear Shock Absorber case insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2016 134,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside front Tyre worn low on inner & outer shoulders

offside rear Brake binding slightly

offside rear Shock Absorber case insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 131,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

coolant level low

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,374 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 2 Feb 2013 112,220 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 98,381 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,879 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,397 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 RXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

ET53 RXW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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