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ET53 UEY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,004 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,748 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,981 miles

Engine management light on.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Engine management light on.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,614 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edges.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,607 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,588 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UEY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

ET53 UEY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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The MOT history for ET53 UEY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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