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ET53 WUK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,147 mi
Last recorded97,147 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 97,147 miles

EML LIGHT ON

ONLY JUST PASSED NATURAL IDLE EMISSIONS TEST

Fail 8 Apr 2013 97,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

EML LIGHT ON

ONLY JUST PASSED NATURAL IDLE EMISSIONS TEST

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,747 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,688 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,688 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND ON LIMIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2010 53,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres geting low

Pass 2 Apr 2010 53,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f n/s/f tyres geting low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 42,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,969 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,703 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damage †205/55r16 91w

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 WUK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

ET53 WUK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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