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ET53 UPH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,004 mi
Last recorded181,004 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 181,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 168,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 157,893 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 157,892 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 145,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,130 miles

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

headlamp lenses have become opaque

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear consistent with a weak shock absorber

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre has uneven wear consistent with a weak shock absorber

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,821 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f disc wareing unevenly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

rear number plate display becoming poor

Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f disc wareing unevenly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wareing low on inner edge

rear number plate display becoming poor

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2010 81,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight binding to n/s/r wheel when turning

some corosion to o/s/f brake disc

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,612 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight binding to n/s/r wheel when turning

some corosion to o/s/f brake disc

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 14 Feb 2009 68,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,047 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 40,047 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges(both on 3mm)

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 UPH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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