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EG53 CFL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,818 mi
Last recorded130,818 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 CFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 130,818 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 127,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 120,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to nearside body sill

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2018 120,367 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to nearside body sill

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,480 miles

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,219 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)

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

chip in windscreen

head lamp lenses starting to deteriorate

wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,730 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 92,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,145 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 89,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 81,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,623 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 CFL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

EG53 CFL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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