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ET53 WRN

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,669 mi
Last recorded97,669 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 WRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 97,669 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 97,667 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,422 miles

child seat fitted not allowing to test rear seat belt

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,422 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing to test rear seat belt

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,876 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2014 60,876 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2013 53,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,188 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,796 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,796 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,515 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,629 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,067 miles

o/s/r shock absorber wet

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 WRN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

ET53 WRN is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is ET53 WRN safe to buy?

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