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ET53 ULE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,394 mi
Last recorded127,394 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ULE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,394 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 127,392 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure front/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative tell tale not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative tell tale not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,169 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,847 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 89,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Jan 2015 81,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,350 miles

front head lamps deteriorated

front suspension arm bushs worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front head lamps deteriorated

front suspension arm bushs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,415 miles

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

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

front brakes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,679 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,559 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 ULE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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