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ET53 RYU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,505 mi
Last recorded92,505 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,505 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,469 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall perished (driven flat ply or cord not exposed)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre side wall perished.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,715 miles

Front Offside and nearside front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall (no cords showing at time of test)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 64,715 miles

Front Offside and nearside front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall (no cords showing at time of test)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,747 miles

both front brake discs look worn & pitted

both front headlamps lenes slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,747 miles

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

both front brake discs look worn & pitted

both front headlamps lenes slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,086 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,226 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,035 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 RYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 RYU registered?

ET53 RYU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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