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ET53 ULC

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,835 mi
Last recorded138,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 138,835 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle inner sills slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 128,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 119,967 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,137 miles

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

both headlamp lenses crazed

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,763 miles

both headlamp lenses crazed and faded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,958 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,054 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,022 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,671 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 ULC is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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