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ET53 SNJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,681 mi
Last recorded93,681 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 SNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,681 miles

All exhaust hangers / joints corroded

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,016 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,659 miles

All exhaust joints + hangers corroding

Both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both front tyre valves deteriorating

Both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear brake pads worn slightly low

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Undertray fitted not allowing inspection of various components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,765 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond

slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside fog lamp lens cracked

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,185 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,130 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 46,130 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,078 miles

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

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 SNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

ET53 SNJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 SNJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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