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EG53 CXV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,601 mi
Last recorded145,601 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 145,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 142,345 miles

BODY/ ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 138,923 miles

front brake discs corroded

front headlight images poor

rear sub frame and bottom arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 138,583 miles

Nearside Front brake pads look low

both front headlight images poor

corrosion to the rear subframe

exhaust system corroded

hand brake total effort 16%

surface corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2016 138,259 miles

hand brake total effort 16%

both front headlight images poor

Pass 5 May 2015 137,703 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlight images poor

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 69,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shocker covers insecure

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,588 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 63,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,993 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,920 miles

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

Offside Front 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 CXV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

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