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ET53 UPA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,219 mi
Last recorded143,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 UPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 143,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nsf & osf(inner) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox bearing noisy

Fail 6 Jan 2023 143,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nsf & osf(inner) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(back inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox bearing noisy

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,369 miles

bonnet lock very stiff

both headlamps poor

Fail 10 Sep 2021 135,362 miles

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

bonnet lock very stiff

both headlamps poor

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,567 miles

wear suspension in general

Fail 8 Aug 2019 123,543 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Unable to open (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested Vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 109,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,355 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,248 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,196 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 86,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,135 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,955 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,593 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 UPA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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