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ET53 UHY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 116,250 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery clamp bar (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,994 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

headlamp aim poor

Fail 4 Dec 2017 109,994 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

headlamp aim poor

Pass 9 Dec 2016 100,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 100,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 93,609 miles

**** suspect injector leak ****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to some under body components and panels

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

**** suspect injector leak ****

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to some under body components and panels

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,398 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 86,303 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 236,021 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 236,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,463 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

exhaust front support bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

full under engine tray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,463 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

exhaust front support bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

full under engine tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,304 miles

Full under tray fitted.

o/s/r child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,921 miles

Full undertray fitted.

n/s/ Rear child seat fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,556 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 23,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 UHY 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 61.9%.

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

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