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ET53 URH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,285 mi
Last recorded68,285 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 URH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on side wall

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on side wall

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on side wall

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on side wall

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,003 miles

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

both rear tyres have nails in them

Fail 21 Apr 2016 51,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 34,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,207 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 URH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URH, 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 URH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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