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ET53 SMV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 SMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,984 miles

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

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

near side and off side rear child seats fitted cannot fully check seat belts

near side front tyre outer side wall cuts

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,707 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,151 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,383 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,893 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 SMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

ET53 SMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is ET53 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 SMV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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