MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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
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
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
low engine oil
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)
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EG53 DCE is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 February 2004.
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