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EG53 CNY

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,412 mi
Last recorded158,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 158,412 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 158,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 152,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,631 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 146,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 141,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 141,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. refit bulb and adjust aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,632 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 134,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,283 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 128,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,517 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,542 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,585 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,300 miles

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

tracking check

Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,510 miles

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

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 CNY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CNY, 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 CNY registered?

EG53 CNY is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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