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ET53 RYV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 130,257 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 122,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 117,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 117,325 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,806 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,308 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,161 miles

front exhaust bracket broken .been repaired

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,923 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads getting thin

o/s/r tyre on 3mm in places

slight scoring on front discs

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,480 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs marked

rear discs marked

washers weak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,438 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,736 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 RYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

ET53 RYV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is ET53 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 RYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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