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EG53 DCE

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,083 mi
Last recorded115,083 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,083 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 115,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,645 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut no codes exposed

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2018 112,632 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut no codes exposed

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,508 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 110,508 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Offside & Nearside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,920 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,719 miles

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

Oil leak

low engine oil

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,671 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,626 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Drivers air bag casing is cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,178 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,751 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,891 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,563 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 DCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

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

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