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GR53 ELV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2025 94,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,149 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 93,144 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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))

Fail 1 Jan 2024 93,142 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Plus discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres feathering on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,400 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 85,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,737 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 78,582 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

Pass 8 May 2018 75,013 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily perished / cracking and treads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,623 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and shows perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and shows perishing

Pass 24 Dec 2015 70,511 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre shows perishing / tread wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,738 miles

EML light on

auxiliary area noise

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 31 Dec 2013 66,367 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight rotational noise

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,185 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges monitor

n/s/r tyre shows perishing / slight cracking and tread starting to wear low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,127 miles

n/s/r tyre shows perishing and tread starting to wear low monitor

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,056 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 47,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,481 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 ELV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GR53 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

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

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