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ET53 SZF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 SZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,003 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/under covers

Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/under covers

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately NEW DISC (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately OLD DISC (3.5.1n)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to rear bumper

nearside rear brake disc new, offside rear brake disc old?

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,494 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 75,482 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lenses poor (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder very worn.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Washers weak.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,365 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,607 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 36,670 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

towbar fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,670 miles

engine under tray fitted

towbar fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,277 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 SZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SZF, 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

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What year was ET53 SZF registered?

ET53 SZF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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