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ET53 ULU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ULU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,065 miles

Emissions not tested Test abandoned due to excessive smoke during fast idle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not illuminating. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable. ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 110,576 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 104,039 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside no.plate lamp inop

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust ft flexi hanger broken (exh secure but knocking)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,352 miles

Offside Rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,202 miles

both headlamp beam patterns are beginning to fade

Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner and outer shoulders, close to exposing cords

Offside Front tyre is bald on shoulders close to exposing cords

both headlamp beam patterns are beginning to fade

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,058 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front tyres are bald on the inner shoulders - alignment check rec.

headlamp lenses are deteriorating and the light output is slightly reduced

Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover and undertray fitted

front tyres are bald on the inner shoulders - alignment check rec.

headlamp lenses are deteriorating and the light output is slightly reduced

o/s/f wishbone , rear bush is deteriorated and has play

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,768 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,567 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 10 Mar 2008 34,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,888 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 ULU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

ET53 ULU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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