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ET53 RYY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,791 mi
Last recorded159,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 153,484 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded & pitied

Near side & off side front lower suspension arm bushes perished & worn

Near side & off side front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Off side rear brake discs over heated & brake starting to bind on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 147,304 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 147,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,189 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 132,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi connection (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,420 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise from wheel bearing n/s/r

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres geting low on inner edges.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,082 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres geting low on inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 91,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 91,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,613 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,332 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 RYY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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