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MM53 EHT

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,679 mi
Last recorded151,679 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2014 151,679 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 151,679 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Mar 2013 134,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 134,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,152 miles

engine very noisy on starting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,820 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,644 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MM53 EHT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM53 EHT, 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 MM53 EHT registered?

MM53 EHT is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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