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EG53 BJY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,210 mi
Last recorded153,210 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 153,210 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 145,964 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,281 miles

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

epb light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

nearside rear tyre low on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2014 135,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

near/side/rear wheel wheel is slightly buckled

off/side/rear tyre is on 3mm tread

oil leaks

rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 125,687 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

near/side/rear wheel is slightly buckled

off/side/rear tyre is on 3mm tread

rear exhaust mount is broken

rear shock absorber bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,232 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

front headlights slightly deteriated and only just have a beam pattern

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled and o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both front wheels slightly buckled

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

front headlights slightly deteriated and only just have a beam pattern

Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,428 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside sill body panel damaged

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,867 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (broken)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 8 Jul 2010 89,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (broken)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,834 miles

Rear discs getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,301 miles

stone chip in windscreen

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 BJY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJY, 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 EG53 BJY registered?

EG53 BJY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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