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ET53 UGB

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

160,295 mi
Last recorded160,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 UGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 160,295 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 160,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 142,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,697 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

bonnet cannot be readily opened

Fail 3 Feb 2022 133,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

bonnet cannot be readily opened

Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake has low effort.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 118,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,825 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 104,824 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lenses tarnished.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 99,356 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven and low on inner edges.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 99,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn uneven and low on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,633 miles

o\s and n\s headlamp lenses tarnished

o\s\r main suspension arm bush debonding

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,633 miles

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

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

o\s and n\s headlamp lenses tarnished

o\s\r main suspension arm bush debonding

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,020 miles

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

Slight chips in windscreen area 'A'+ outside.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,327 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber bump stops broken up

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,921 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,850 miles

engine undershield fitted at time of test

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,452 miles

both front brakes started to bind slightly

small split to n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2010 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes started to bind slightly

small split to n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,870 miles

front brake disc worn and corroded.

rear brake pads low.

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 36,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc worn and corroded.

rear brake pads low.

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,908 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,756 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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ET53 UGB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UGB, 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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ET53 UGB is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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