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EG53 AUF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,555 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,843 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

Exhaust centre joint corroded

Nearside front top mount slightly noisy on lock to lock check

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge and starting to perish

Slight oil weep from nearside front driveshaft oil seal

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,546 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Coolant weep

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil weep from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,279 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,648 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 49,192 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 49,192 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,637 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 24,192 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside 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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EG53 AUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EG53 AUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 AUF registered?

EG53 AUF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is EG53 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 AUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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