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ET53 SYJ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,208 mi
Last recorded152,208 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 152,208 miles

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

battery insecure

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,604 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 125,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 112,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 112,649 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 106,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 88,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,097 miles

Nearside 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 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SYJ, 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

How do I check the history of ET53 SYJ?

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What year was ET53 SYJ registered?

ET53 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is ET53 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 SYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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