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GR53 EJY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 68,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level below min

Pass 30 Apr 2024 66,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion & paint on brake pipes

covers fitted

headlamp lenses faded

heat shield loose

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,669 miles

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

corrosion & paint on brake pipes

corrosion on suspension components

headlamps faded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,531 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion & paint on brake pipes

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 14 Feb 2022 65,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion & paint on brake pipes

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,429 miles

Central heat shield loose

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,671 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

headlamps faded

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 63,671 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

corrosion on brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

headlamps faded

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,967 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,966 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,979 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,241 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,924 miles

corrosion on pipes

corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,978 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,793 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,032 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,586 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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GR53 EJY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR53 EJY, 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 GR53 EJY registered?

GR53 EJY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is GR53 EJY safe to buy?

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