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EG53 BCK

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,483 mi
Last recorded114,483 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 BCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,483 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 109,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,582 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,321 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,692 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 83,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 79,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

r/bump stops worn

Fail 27 May 2011 71,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

r/bump stops worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,479 miles

corrosion on r/o/s brake pipe at join

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,277 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 BCK is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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