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EY53 GSU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,267 mi
Last recorded109,267 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,070 miles

Central Rear heat sheald loose

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all under car corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 108,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear heat sheald loose

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all under car corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,465 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

dmf noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,773 miles

Both rear and offside front tyre valve perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 88,771 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear and offside front tyre valve perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,888 miles

Oil leaks

Rear number plate poor

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,534 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,533 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,625 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 3 Nov 2014 1,662 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,504 miles

both front headlamps misted

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

both rear tyres distorted in tread area

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,745 miles

front headlight lenses are deteriated & affecting beam pattern

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,221 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 5 Nov 2010 57,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,054 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 50,333 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,333 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,978 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,578 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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EY53 GSU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EY53 GSU, 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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EY53 GSU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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