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EA53 NVD

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,880 mi
Last recorded92,880 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 92,880 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 92,880 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sun visors are loose but not obstructing drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sun visors are loose but not obstructing drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,682 miles

Both rear shock absorbers covers adrift.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy front tyre wear on inner egdes.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,969 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,946 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise gearbox oil leak

advise mil lights for brake lamps and engine management flashed up not staying on permanently all brake lights working

advise n/s inner cv boot weeping slightly

advise o/s sill damaged

advise rear shock dust covers afloat

advise steering rack slightly damp

advise washers poor

strong advise downpipe flexi damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,255 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2007 27,022 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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EA53 NVD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA53 NVD, 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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EA53 NVD is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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