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ET53 UCX

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 149,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 149,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Park brake not working at full efficiency

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 136,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 130,909 miles

eml on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 130,824 miles

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

eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,216 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating resulting in some movement

Engine MIL lit

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 90,922 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 90,912 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 80,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,340 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 55,574 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,088 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

ET53 UCX is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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