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EG53 DDZ

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,890 mi
Last recorded63,890 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

both dip beam patterns just meet requirements

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,871 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,871 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Leak from offside of power steering rack area

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,687 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,687 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,907 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,976 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

steering rack boots twisted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,214 miles

both front tyres approaching 1.6 mm limit

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,228 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 DDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 DDZ registered?

EG53 DDZ is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is EG53 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 DDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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