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ET53 UGA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 UGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,631 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Fail 4 Oct 2021 92,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reversing lights not working

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exaust system is corroded but no signs of gas leaks

Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exaust system is corroded but no signs of gas leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,111 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,257 miles

headlamp patterns poor - cloudy lenses

Fail 31 May 2018 82,237 miles

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

headlamp patterns poor - cloudy lenses

Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,210 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge - 205/55 16

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,210 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge - 205/55 16

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,654 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

small nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,593 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,042 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,222 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 UGA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

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

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The MOT history for ET53 UGA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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