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ET53 TXX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 TXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,364 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,364 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn smooth on inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,369 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,835 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 62,833 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 59,205 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 59,203 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 55,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 51,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 47,987 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot split but has no play.

Pass 19 May 2010 44,156 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 44,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

205/55R16 91V vredestein all round

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)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,729 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,729 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ET53 TXX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

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

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