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EG53 AVM

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,220 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,217 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure low and is badly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,217 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre pressure low and is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,247 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 60,247 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,574 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,826 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2007 20,987 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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EG53 AVM is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EG53 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

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

Is EG53 AVM safe to buy?

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